Pascal Gross Confirms Germany Retirement Following World Cup
Pascal Gross has confirmed his retirement from international football, saying his Germany career ended after the World Cup.
What we know
- The Brighton midfielder made the decision privately after the tournament and has now made it public, explaining that he has no social-media account through which to announce it.
- Gross wants Germany’s emerging players to take over as the national team begins a new chapter under head coach Jurgen Klopp.
- He was left out of Klopp’s first Germany squad for the forthcoming Nations League matches despite a fast start to the Premier League campaign.
- The 34-year-old has three goals and four assists from five league appearances, including a goal and an assist in Brighton’s 3-0 home win over Arsenal.
- Gross scored from 18 metres against Arsenal before setting up Chema Andres for the Seagulls’ third goal.
- His Germany debut came in September 2023, when Hansi Flick’s side lost 4-1 to Japan. His last appearance was as a second-half substitute in the World Cup group-stage defeat to Ecuador.
What happens next
Gross will now concentrate entirely on Brighton’s Premier League push. He said he still enjoys club football and will support Germany from outside the squad as Klopp reshapes the national side. Brighton, boosted by the Arsenal result, will continue to rely on his experience, delivery from dead-ball situations and influence in open play as they target another European qualification challenge.
