Overview

• In a new interview published September 23, the 37-year-old said a return to professional football is no longer a topic.
• He described recent comeback talk as lighthearted rather than serious and said he is relieved no concrete offer arrived.
• He acknowledged sounding out possibilities in Cyprus and Greece before deciding against pursuing them.
• His first appearance as an RTL analyst is scheduled for Saturday’s 2. Liga match between VfL Bochum and Fortuna Düsseldorf at 20:30.
• He is currently playing for the second team of Berlin amateur side BSV Al-Dersimspor after last featuring professionally for SC Paderborn in November 2023.