Yann Sommer's Retirement: A Heartfelt Goodbye from Fans

Yann Sommer's Emotional Retirement Announcement

On Monday morning, Yann Sommer shared the emotional news of his retirement from the Swiss national team. He has decided to conclude a fantastic career after making 94 international appearances and participating in five major tournaments, including World and European Championships.

Fans' Reactions to Yann Sommer's Departure

The 20-Minuten community has come together in support of Sommer's decision. Many users expressed gratitude for his service, with one user stating, “A great player leaves, we are proud of you, dear Yann. Thank you.” Another user noted, “Ten years as number one is a fantastic career, especially with a highlight at the Euros.” Fans like Andemi reflected on the impact of his departure, commenting, “This is a huge loss for our national team.”

Looking Back at a Remarkable Journey

Granit Xhaka, the national captain, also expressed his appreciation on Instagram, sharing a video of Sommer's announcement. The message conveyed by the FC Basel club echoed this sentiment with a message of gratitude for his important saves throughout his career. Sommer himself remains focused on his current club, Inter Milan, stating, “I am very happy at Inter and have not yet thought about my future.” He humorously added that he could still be a goalkeeper at 40 if he enjoys it.