Switzerland Goalkeeper Yann Sommer Announces Retirement From International Football

Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer announced his international retirement on Monday at the age of 35, ending a 12-year career with the national team.

Sommer helped Switzerland reach the quarter-finals of the European Championship last month.

His last appearance came in a penalty shootout defeat to England following a 1-1 draw in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals last month in Germany, marking the conclusion of his 94-game career since making his debut in 2012.

He also represented Switzerland at Euro 2016 and 2020, as well as the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Sommer joined Inter Milan last year from Bayern Munich.

“After careful consideration, I have decided to end my career as a goalkeeper for the Swiss national team,” Sommer posted on Instagram.

“With the conclusion of another great final round at the European Championship in our neighboring country Germany, where I previously spent unforgettable years in the Bundesliga, the time has now come to say goodbye.”

Sommer’s greatest highlight with the national team came when he saved Kylian Mbappé’s penalty, securing a shootout victory against France after a thrilling 3-3 draw in the round of 16 at Euro 2020.

Sommer helped Inter win Serie A in his first season in Italy and also won league titles in Germany with Bayern Munich and four times in Switzerland with Basel.

Switzerland next plays on Sept. 5 and 8, against Denmark and Euro 2024 champion Spain in a top-tier group of the UEFA Nations League.