24.08.2025 01:22
After leaving Galatasaray, Dries Mertens announced that he has decided to retire without signing with any club.
Galatasaray, the Super Lig giant, parted ways with Dries Mertens at the beginning of the season, and he has retired from football at the age of 38.
''I HAVE RETIRED AND QUIT FOOTBALL''
Speaking at the Marktrock Festival in Leuven, Belgium, Mertens announced the end of his football career, stating, "I have retired and quit football. It is time for a new challenge."
LEFT TURKEY IN JUNE
The Belgian player, who played for many years at Serie A giant Napoli and most recently wore the Galatasaray jersey, left Turkey in June.
GALATASARAY PERFORMANCE
During his 3 seasons at Galatasaray, Mertens won the Super Lig 3 times and the Turkey Cup and Super Cup once each. The Belgian star played a total of 136 matches for Galatasaray, scoring 25 goals and providing 44 assists.