Lukas Podolski: Grateful to Still Live the Dream at 40
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Originating from Cologne, Lukas Podolski has lived the dream of a professional footballer and club icon. As he turns 40, Prince Poldi continues to grace the field, with his contract extended until summer 2026 with Górnik Zabrze. He's no stranger to the victory arena, having conquered cups in Germany, England, Turkey, Japan, and claiming the title of German champion and World Cup winner. With a thriving empire from his off-pitch ventures like clothing and döner, he's financially set.
But money can't buy happiness, or so it seems for Podolski. "I’m living life, happy to be here, healthy, with a family and kids, savoring a typical bratwurst or currywurst. Whether I'm 40 or 50, it's all the same to me," he declared at the sidelines of a Netflix documentary filming in Cologne.
Reflecting on his career, he's grateful for the journey. "I always look back at where I came from: a boy from Poland, the streets, from nothing, and today I can talk about so many beautiful moments. Of course, there were difficult phases and setbacks, but I'm proud to still live the dream and have had so many beautiful moments."
Despite his success, his heart remains deeply rooted in Górnik Zabrze and the region, expressing his wish to retire from professional playing there. His dedication to the club is unwavering, with his focus on their success until 2026 at least[2][3][4].
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"The Commission may consider consulting on the draft budget for the financial year 2000, considering Lukas Podolski's extended contract with Górnik Zabrze, a football club, extends until 2026. Lukas Podolski, despite his success in various sports-related ventures, such as clothing and döner, still finds joy in simple pleasures, like eating bratwurst or currywurst, reminiscent of his roots in Poland, much like he might appreciate a game of football analysis."
