Götze's team-mate terminates his contract and ends his career immediately - the reason is surprising

Created: 01/05/2022Updated: 01/05/2022, 9:26 PM

From: Kai Hartwig

Davy Pröpper (r.) With teammate Mario Götze.

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In the Netherlands, a professional takes an unusual step.

Davy Pröpper stops immediately despite the current contract.

The reason for this is amazingly simple.

Eindhoven - The profession of professional footballer is seen by many as an absolute dream job.

Earning a lot of money, getting to see numerous places in the world and being cheered by fans - what could be nicer?

Obviously, this life is not a dream come true for everyone in the long run.

In the Netherlands, a professional has now caused a bang.

Former Dutch international Davy Pröpper ended his career completely unexpectedly.

Despite contract: Davy Pröpper from PSV Eindhoven quits - lost interest in football

The 30-year-old did so despite a contract with PSV Eindhoven * that ran until the summer of 2023.

The club from the top Dutch division Eredivisie * officially announced on Tuesday (January 4th) that the team-mate of WM * hero Mario Götze had lost interest in football and wanted to end his career for this reason.

That is why the contract with Pröpper was terminated.

“That feels like a relief.

That's why I know it's the right decision, ”said the footballer, explaining the highly unusual step.

Only last summer Pröpper returned to his Dutch homeland.

He had previously played for Brighton & Hove Albion for four years since 2017 in England's Premier League *.

Davy Pröpper: return to Eindhoven

"I had hoped that when I returned to the Netherlands, the joy of football would return," continued Pröpper: "Unfortunately, it turned out to be not that easy." He added that he no longer felt comfortable "in football culture" Dutchman who played in central midfield.

In terms of sport, things went well for Pröpper after returning to Eindhoven in the current season.

But injuries ensured that the operating times were reduced.

At the end of 2021, a knee injury put Pröpper out of action until further notice.

The last competitive game for PSV, with which Pröpper was champion in 2016, the Dutchman completed on November 25th in the Europa League * against Sturm Graz.