Mats Hummels is considering hanging up his boots after this season Bild Sport known. The central defender has an expiring contract with Borussia Dortmund and is unsure whether he wants to renew.

Last summer, the now 35-year-old right leg extended his contract for one season, until mid-2024. During the winter break of this season, it seemed self-evident that BVB was going to make him a new offer, but things have changed in recent weeks.

For example, the relationship between Hummels and trainer Edin Terzic has cooled. According to Bild Sport They live at odds, but put their feud aside for the common goal: reaching fourth place in the Bundesliga.

A new contract offer may no longer be necessary. Hummels doubts whether he still wants to continue playing football. He is aware that he is increasingly unable to cope with the pace of the Champions League.

His body is also giving more and more signals that he needs to slow down. He increasingly has to use tackles, because his speed leaves much to be desired.

On top of that, Hummels also wants to spend more time with his son. All these factors indicate that the 78-time Germany international is in his last months as a professional.

Hummels became German champion six times in his career (twice with Dortmund and four times with Bayern Munich). He was also a basic player in the team of national coach Joachim Löw, which became world champion in 2014. So far he has played 436 Bundesliga games.

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