Lina Magull announced her resignation from the national soccer team. Three and a half months before the European Championship in Switzerland, the 30-year-old from Inter Milan announced her decision to no longer open for the DFB selection after 77 international matches and 22 goals.
“After careful consideration, I decided to end my journey with the national team. To express these words, it is incredibly difficult for me”said the midfielder. With “deepest gratitude” Be it a farewell to a chapter “Full of intensive heights, challenges, but also unforgettable and magical moments”.
National coach Christian Wück had only nominated the former Bavarian captain on demand in February and was informed about her decision in a personal conversation. “It has been an important part of the women’s national team for years and has contributed significantly to the successes in recent years with her experience and her tactically experienced and creative playing methods“, said Wück, Magull’s decision, but he could understand.
Unforgettable appearance in the European Championship final 2022
DFB sports director Nia Künzer emphasized: “Her appearance at the European Championship final in Wembley 2022 is unforgettable for me, where she put the stamp on the game with her skills and willpower.” Magull Germany saved against England with her goal to 1-1, but the hosts triumphed.
In October 2015, the 2014 U20 world champion made their debut in the national team and then took part in two World Cup and European Championship finishes. At the Olympic Triumph 2016 in Rio, she was also on site as a substitute player. Magull is to be officially adopted as part of the Nation League game of the DFB women on April 8 in Wolfsburg against Scotland.
New chapter in Italy
For them now go one “New chapter in Italy on – with full passion for my club, a valuable environment and above all with the joy of the game that always accompanied me”said the native of Dortmund.