Galatasaray's Ismail Jakobs Bids Farewell to the National Team

Galatasaray's Senegalese defender Ismail Jakobs announced that he has said goodbye to the Senegal National Team in order to concentrate on his club career. The 27-year-old left back made the announcement through his Instagram account and thanked everyone for the years he spent in the national jersey.

Jakobs said that he joined the national team as a young boy and is now leaving it as a man. He stated that the unforgettable memories, the long-lasting friendships and the gratitude that will never fade have been very valuable to him.

The player, who said he is entering a new period, expressed his wish to focus more on his club in the coming period. Stressing that he wants to spend more time with his family and on himself, Jakobs noted that time is very precious and that some moments never return.

The experienced footballer had taken part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Senegal. This tournament will be remembered as one of the most important periods of his national team career.