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<\/p>\nAfter a period of reflection, Antonio R\u00fcdiger made a decision that was not easy to reach, but he believes the time has come to open a new chapter in his career. The decision concerns the German national team and a journey that lasted for many years and included numerous moments that left a clear mark on his career.<\/p>\n
R\u00fcdiger chose to announce his decision himself, looking back at the beginning of his journey with Germany and where it eventually led before thanking everyone who shared those years with him and revealing where his full focus will be directed from now on.<\/p>\n
Antonio R\u00fcdiger officially announced his decision to end his international career with Germany, saying that the time has come to make room for the younger generation.<\/p>\n
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\n\u201cAfter a period of reflection, I believe the time has come for me to end my career with the national team and make room for the new generation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Antonio R\u00fcdiger<\/cite>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The decision closes an important chapter in the German defender\u2019s career. He recalled making his first appearance for the national team in 2014 and said he could never have imagined, even in his dreams, that his journey would eventually reach 86 international appearances.<\/p>\n
Although the major title was missing from his recent international campaigns and the team had to endure some painful defeats, R\u00fcdiger described the period as an exceptional and very special chapter for him, saying it will remain part of his personality forever.<\/p>\n
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- Antonio R\u00fcdiger officially announced his retirement from international football with Germany.<\/li>\n
- R\u00fcdiger said the time had come to make room for the younger generation.<\/li>\n
- He made his international debut in 2014 and reached 86 international appearances.<\/li>\n
- He described his recent period with Germany as an exceptional and special chapter.<\/li>\n
- R\u00fcdiger thanked his teammates, coaching and administrative staff, and supporters.<\/li>\n
- He confirmed that his focus will now be entirely on his club.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
The German defender also thanked his teammates, remembering the battles they fought together, their unity inside the dressing room and team accommodation, and above all the friendships that will continue beyond football.<\/p>\n
R\u00fcdiger also expressed his appreciation to the entire coaching and administrative staff, thanking them for the trust they gave him throughout the years and for the work carried out behind the scenes.<\/p>\n
He specifically mentioned Joachim L\u00f6w, Hansi Flick and Julian Nagelsmann, saying they accompanied him and influenced his career with the German federation. He also gave special thanks to Horst Hrubesch, who supported him during his time with the youth national teams.<\/p>\n
R\u00fcdiger did not forget the German supporters either, thanking them for their support and particularly for the exceptional atmosphere they created during Euro 2024, hosted in Germany.<\/p>\n
At the end of his statement, R\u00fcdiger confirmed that a new chapter is now beginning for him and that his focus will be entirely on his club, bringing his international career to an end after a journey he described as something that will remain part of his personality forever.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cFor me, a new chapter now begins, in which I will focus fully on my club.\u201d<\/p>\n
Antonio R\u00fcdiger<\/cite>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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