Alexandra Popp verlässt VfL Wolfsburg im Sommer: Unsere bekannteste Fußballerin geht

Dear VfL Family, dear fans, after 14 years at VfL Wolfsburg, and after really deep consideration and strong gut feelings The decision has been reversed, and I will not be extending my contract with VfL Wolfsburg this summer. But of course I won't miss the opportunity to express my gratitude and I start with the club's responsible persons, who have entrusted me with very, very great trust over the many years. It is not a given that one always has the opportunity to renew the contract And I truly appreciate that. VfL Wolfsburg is not just any club, Wolfsburg is not just any place, but over the past 14 years, he has naturally also become my home. Then I would like to naturally thank my fellow players. I have been incredibly fortunate to meet so many wonderful, diverse people. who have profoundly influenced me in their own unique way and also taught me. Over 14 years, I was able to celebrate 20 titles with my girls and experience incredibly many wonderful moments, celebrated both positively and negatively, continuing well into the early morning hours, and much more. Many, many thanks for incredible, insane moments that have profoundly shaped my life. Then of course, a big thank you also to the coaching teams who have accompanied me. who have challenged me, supported me, and made me better over the many years, even if it wasn't always easy with my emotions on the field, whether in games or in training sessions. But you always knew exactly how to take me and tickle me just a little bit, just to get a little bit better again. Then, of course, big thanks also to the staff team, who always have an open ear. Jörg, the jack-of-all-trades, the man for all situations, no matter what it was. You have always been there for us, and you have always been there for me as well. The secretariat, which has always found solutions to any problems. Also thank you so very, very much for this tireless work day after day, just let the girls play football on the field. Many thanks also to the medical team, whether at VfL or beyond VfL. I suppose you didn't always find it easy dealing with me. I've unfortunately had to carry many injuries with me over the years, but you have always managed to steer my mood into the right direction to keep going, to keep pushing forward, and also to have managed it in difficult moments to get me back onto the green grass in time Therefore, thank you so much for it. Honestly, without you guys, I probably wouldn't still be standing on the field by now. And last but not least, many thanks to the fans. You have continually supported us, accompanied us, time and again, over the past 14 years. gained strength, when things didn't go well and also always supported me personally. And therefore, thank you so much for it. I truly appreciate that, but of course I hope the chapter is not yet over. We are currently in a phase that, I believe, is extremely, extremely hot, where we can still experience so much, so very much. We still have a few games ahead of us, and we need you just as much. And accordingly, I hope that we will positively overcome the past few months together. We still have a lot ahead of us, and for that, we naturally need you. And yes, of course, I would naturally wish that the stadiums were always, always fully filled. to celebrate victories together and simply bring the season to the best possible conclusion. In that sense, we'll see each other at the stadiums. Best wishes, your Poppy.