Andre Schurrle had been linked with newly-promoted Serie A side Benevento, but has announced his retirement at the age of 29.
The Germany international attacking winger was dropped by Borussia Dortmund, who did not offer him a new contract when he returned from the loan spell with Spartak Moscow.
Sky Sport Italia had linked Schurrle with a move to Pippo Inzaghi’s Benevento, who have just earned promotion from Serie B.
However, he took to Instagram this afternoon to announce his retirement.
Andre Schurrle had been linked with newly-promoted Serie A side Benevento, but has announced his retirement at the age of 29.
The Germany international attacking winger was dropped by Borussia Dortmund, who did not offer him a new contract when he returned from the loan spell with Spartak Moscow.
Sky Sport Italia had linked Schurrle with a move to Pippo Inzaghi’s Benevento, who have just earned promotion from Serie B.
However, he took to Instagram this afternoon to announce his retirement.
“I want to let you know that I'm stepping away from playing professional football !!
“On behalf of myself and my family I want to thank everybody who was a part of these phenomenal years! The support and love you shared with me was unbelievable and more I could have ever asked for!
“Now I'm ready and open for all the beautiful possibilities that are coming towards me. André”