Farewell under cloudy skies: Hummels' final performance in the BVB jersey
Mats Hummels Bids Farewell to Football at Borussia Dortmund
Mats Hummels, the former German international defender, played his final match at Borussia Dortmund's stadium on August 10, 2025, marking the end of a remarkable career that spanned Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and AS Roma [1][2][3].
The match, a friendly against Juventus Turin, saw Hummels return to Dortmund for a symbolic farewell. He came on for Hummels but had to leave the field due to an apparent ankle injury before half-time [4]. Despite the injury, his return was met with a guard of honor from all the players and a standing ovation from the stands [5].
Maximilian Beier scored a consolation goal for Borussia Dortmund in the 89th minute, but it was Juventus Turin who emerged victorious, with goals from Andrea Cambiaso in the 16th and 53rd minutes [6][7].
Hummels' interview about his future plans was published in the "Bild" newspaper on the same day [8]. In the interview, he spoke about his intentions to work for Borussia Dortmund in the future and mentioned data protection [8]. He also expressed his gratitude to the fans, stating that he grew up with them and that's the most beautiful thing he can imagine [9].
However, as of August 2025, there is no official information about Hummels' post-retirement role with Borussia Dortmund. He will work as a TV expert for the internet sender Amazon Prime Video at the Champions League games in the coming season [10]. There is no indication of any coaching, management, or ambassador duties with the club at this time.
In the coming months, further official updates from Borussia Dortmund or Hummels himself might clarify any future collaborations with the club. For now, Mats Hummels, the legendary defender, has hung up his boots, leaving behind a legacy of success and a deep connection with Borussia Dortmund and its fans.
Sources:
[1] Borussia Dortmund official website
[2] AS Roma official website
[3] Bayern Munich official website
[4] Bild newspaper article
[5] Sport1 article
[6] Goal.com article
[7] ESPN article
[8] Bild newspaper interview
[9] Borussia Dortmund official Twitter
[10] Amazon Prime Video announcement
In his final match at Borussia Dortmund's stadium, Mats Hummels, the renowned defender, showed his love for sports, particularly football, as he said goodbye to the game on August 10, 2025. Despite retiring from professional football, Hummels expressed his intentions to stay connected to the sport and Borussia Dortmund in the future, mentioning his interest in data protection in a post-retirement role.
