Retirements in 2025: Who's at risk after Hummels? From Modric to Di Maria | OneFootball

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The announcement of Hummels' retirement and Kevin De Bruyne's farewell to Manchester City (likely heading outside of the top 5 leagues) reminds us that an era is coming to an end. Let's see which historic footballers might retire in 2025.

Luka Modric

39 years old and a future in limbo: Modric's contract with Real Madrid expires at the end of the season, and neither party has yet to make a decision. The intention is clear: "I want to retire in Madrid."

If he were to renew for another year, he would turn 40 on September 4, 2025, as an active player.

Luis Suarez

The retirement of the "Pistolero" seemed already written at the end of 2024, but his excellent performances convinced him to sign a renewal with Inter Miami until 2025.

The contract of the 38-year-old will expire at the end of the American season in 2025.

Angel Di Maria

"El Fideo" has already said goodbye to the Argentine national team with a beautiful ceremony, and this season he has been an important resource for Benfica.

At the end of 2024, he said: "I have not yet decided a date for my retirement," because the temptation to return to Rosario Central remains strong, but he has also admitted to wanting to dedicate time to his family.

Sergio Ramos

Sergio Ramos, after signing for the Mexican team Monterrey in February 2025, said: "I want to play for another 1 or 2 years."

The next few months will be decisive in determining whether 2025 will be his last or penultimate year in his career, and whether he will try to reach 40 years as a player. The defender recently turned 39.

Pedro

The quality of Pedro is evident in every performance, which is why Baroni wants his renewal. The player may consider it, but the decision seems to be postponed until the end of the season.

Giroud and Lloris

The two French players play for Los Angeles FC, and both of their contracts expire in December 2025, with an option to renew for 2026.

The goalkeeper has already used the option to renew in the previous season, while Giroud has two consecutive seasons in which to extend his contract with the club. As they say in the USA... "it's up to them."

📸 JOSEP LAGO