He bid farewell to the Senegal national team: Patrick Vieira's statement about Ismail Jakobs!

Senegal National Team Coach Patrick Vieira spoke about Ismail Jakobs from Galatasaray.

Vieira evaluated the 27-year-old football player's decision to end his national team career.

"JAKOBS IS AT THE PEAK OF HIS CAREER"

"When he received the national team call, he called me a few days later and said that he wanted to end his national team career," the French coach said.

"I accepted it with a bit of a bitter feeling because I think Jakobs is at the peak of his career. I think it's always sad when a player of that age, playing for a big club, ends his national team career. But it's his choice and I have to accept it," said Patrick Vieira.

"I HAD DIFFICULTY UNDERSTANDING"

Vieira finally said, "It is true that I personally have a hard time understanding this. But it is his choice and I have no other choice."

JAKOBS' FAREWELL STATEMENT TO THE NATIONAL TEAM

Ismail Jakobs, who plays for Galatasaray, ended his national team career last week and made the following statement:

"I came to the national team as a young child, I say goodbye as an adult. I leave with unforgettable memories, lifelong friendships and a gratitude that will be engraved in me forever.

Even though I grew up in Germany, Senegal welcomed me with open arms and great love. "This country, its fans, my teammates and its culture made me feel at home in a very short time."

"I MADE MY CHILDHOOD DREAMS TRUE"

"Thanks to Senegal, I realized my childhood dreams and experienced moments that I will keep in my heart forever. As the son of a Senegalese father, it was very special for me to realize not only my own dream, but also my father's dream.

In friendly matches, qualifiers, African International Cup or World Cup; I always gave my 100 percent for our country. I am proud of the championships we have won, our achievements and everything we have accomplished together. But I am equally proud of each of our defeats. Because even in those moments, I did everything I could for this jersey."

"I WANT TO FOCUS ON MY CLUB CAREER"

"Today, it is time to turn a new page. I want to focus on my club career and devote more precious time to myself and my family. Because time is precious and some moments never come back.

My journey on the field with Senegal is coming to an end, but my bond with this country will never be broken. Senegal has given me a lot. "In the future, I hope to be able to give back to this country some of what they gave me, even if it is outside the football fields."

“Senegal, you gave me the opportunity to live my dreams. For that, I will be forever grateful.

Thanks for everything.

Always Senegal!”