After an impressive 21-year tenure with SC Freiburg, Nicolas Höfler is set to conclude his active playing career with the club in one week. The 36-year-old midfielder made this announcement on Wednesday via a club video.
Throughout his career, Höfler has played in 320 matches for the SC professionals, scoring eleven goals. He was a key player under former coach Christian Streich for many years. However, Streich’s successor, Julian Schuster, has recently featured his former teammate less frequently.
«I have had a long journey. It was a fantastic time filled with many beautiful, emotional moments that I have experienced,» said ‘Chicco’ Höfler. «That is now over. A new chapter begins in the summer. The wonderful thing is that I will continue to be involved with the club in some capacity.»
Could Höfler Bid Farewell with a Europa League Title?
The specific role Höfler will take on within SC Freiburg is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Following their final Bundesliga match on Saturday against RB Leipzig at 3:30 PM, the team from Breisgau faces a significant challenge: the Europa League final next Wednesday at 9:00 PM (broadcast on RTL) in Istanbul. Their opponent in this prestigious final will be the seven-time English champions, Aston Villa.
English Translation:
After a total of 21 years with the club, Nicolas Höfler will end his active career in the SC Freiburg jersey in one week.
The 36-year-old announced this on Wednesday in a club video. Höfler has played 320 games (eleven goals) for the SC professionals to date. Under former coach Christian Streich, the midfielder was one of the key performers for years; Streich’s successor, Julian Schuster, has only used his former teammate sparingly recently.
‘I have had a long journey. It was a fantastic time with many beautiful, emotional moments that I have experienced,’ said ‘Chicco’ Höfler. ‘That is now over. A new chapter begins from the summer. The beautiful thing is that I will continue to be allowed to do something within the club.’
Will Höfler Say Goodbye with the Europa League Title?
The capacity in which Höfler will remain with SC is to be publicly announced in the coming weeks.
After the last Bundesliga match on Saturday against RB Leipzig (3:30 PM), the Breisgau team still has the Europa League final next Wednesday (9:00 PM/RTL) in Istanbul against the seven-time English champions Aston Villa on their agenda.