Nagelsmann Wishes Gündogan Well: The Door to the National Team Is Always Open for Him

Gündogan became the focus during the final stages of the transfer market and decided to retire from the German national team. The German Football Association treated Gündogan in a legendary manner, with head coach Nagelsmann and sports director Rudi Vollér expressing their admiration. Nagelsmann stated in a press release: “We wish him all the best for his future, both professionally and personally.”

Nagelsmann highly praised Gündogan’s contributions to German football and gave him the opportunity to reconsider his decision about the national team. He said, “The door to the national team is always open for him, but we respect his decision.”

“He was a very important point of contact for me and the team; our conversations were enriching, often extending beyond the realm of football. He is an intelligent, thoughtful, and very warm person. Gündogan was an outstanding captain, and I hope to continue working with him in the future. I am very proud that Gündogan was our captain. He performed excellently for German football in the European Championship. His intellect has always fascinated and inspired me, as well as his secure handling of the ball and clever, clear passes.”

“We want our players to make purposeful passes, and Gündogan did exactly that. He often shone himself and even more frequently made other national team members shine. We will miss his excellent footwork and creativity. This outstanding captain, I hope to continue working with him in the future.”

Sports director Rudi Vollér said, “Gündogan, with his team spirit and love for the game, was a model captain both on and off the field. He has always been a very important point of contact for Nagelsmann and myself, so we will miss him greatly.”