Ismail Jakobs Says Farewell to the Senegal National Team

Galatasaray player Ismail Jakobs has announced that he is ending his career with the Senegal national team. He made the decision public in a post on his social media account and bid farewell to the national team with an emotional message.

Jakobs recalled that he joined Senegal at a young age. Although he grew up in Germany, he said he quickly felt at home in Senegal. As the son of a Senegalese father, he said that wearing the national team shirt was a dream for both him and his father.

The player stressed that from friendlies and qualifiers to the Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup, he gave 100 percent effort every time he represented his country.

As the reason for his decision, he cited his desire to focus on his club career and spend more time with his family. He said time is very valuable and that some moments never come back.

Saying that his bond with Senegal will continue, Jakobs thanked the country that gave him the chance to live his dreams. The footballer said they would never give up on Senegal, and he concluded his message with these words.