Ismail Jakobs Bids Farewell to the Senegal National Team

Galatasaray player Ismail Jakobs announced that he is ending his career with the Senegal national team. Explaining the reasons behind his decision, the footballer said he wants to concentrate on his club career and spend more time with his family.

Jakobs, who grew up in Germany, said Senegal made him feel at home in a short time. As the son of a Senegalese father, he stressed that wearing this shirt and fulfilling both his own dream and his father's dream has a very special meaning for him.

Jakobs said he gave 100 percent performance while representing his country in every match, including friendlies, qualifiers, the Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup. He also expressed his pride in the defeats as much as in the trophies won. With these words, he once again showed his commitment to the shirt.

The footballer said it was time to turn a new page, noting that time is very valuable and some moments never come back. Jakobs said his journey with Senegal on the pitch may have come to an end, but his bond with the country will never break. He added that he hopes to give something back to the country in the future, outside of football.