Just as the season's five major leagues are about to usher in the winter break, a news without warning suddenly appeared in front of the fans - former Bayern centre-back Bad Stubel recently abruptly terminated his contract with Swiss Super League side Lucerne.
Born into a football family in Memmingen, Bavaria, the 32-year-old entered the Bundesliga's bayern youth system at the age of 13 and rose to the first team in 2008 after passing through youth teams of all ages. In 2009, after van Gaal, who "age is never an issue", joined Bayern, the young "rookie" Bad Stuber immediately joined the team's main squad and reached the Champions League final with the team in his first season.
In the years that followed, Bad Stuber prepared for injury and still won the "Treble" with Bayern in 2013. Not only that, but Bad Stuber, who is "rooted in the red", has been supported by Bayern fans with his perseverance and loyalty over the years. Former Bayern board chairman Rummenigge once praised: "Bard has suffered too many injuries, but to my surprise, he has always been able to face it positively and optimistically. ”
"It's unbelievable how welcomed the fans are, there's so much in it, it's so bloody, it's really unrequited." These are the words of gratitude from Bad Stuber after his return from a serious injury in 2015. After the 6-1 win over Porto in the second leg of the 1/4 Champions League knockout round in 2014-15, bayern players knelt down together to thank the fans, and at this time, Bad Stubel endured an injury to his right leg and still insisted on kneeling, which moved bayern fans.
It was not until the summer of 2017 that Bad Stubel joined Stuttgart on a free rein for Bayern after ending his contract with Bayern. However, Bad Stubber's trip to Stuttgart was high and low. After relegation in the first season, Stuttgart was unfortunately relegated in 2019, and when Stuttgart, which reused its new talents, returned to the Bundesliga in 2020, Bad Stubel has lost its main position. This season, due to the refusal to take a pay cut, Bad Stuber was forced to play in the amateur league with Stuttgart's second team.
This summer, Bad Stuber, who was freed again, decided to bid farewell to Germany and left behind a record of 166 Bundesliga matches and 3 goals. Subsequently, Bad Stubel moved to the Swiss Super League and joined the Swiss Super League side Lucerne. "The decision has been made. I took on a new challenge abroad. It was for me that the emotional chapter was over. Thank you Bundesliga, thank you to the fans, it was an honour for me! ”
After undergoing a medical examination, Bad Stubel and Lucerne signed a one-year contract. Lucerne finished fifth in the Swiss Super League last season, where Bad Stubbel reunited with former Stuttgart teammate Gentner, with german marvin Schultz, who played for Hoffenheim.
Unexpectedly, However, Bad Stubel has played 14 games for Lucerne this season, but the team's record has continued to be bad. At present, the 17 rounds of the Swiss Super League have ended, Lucerne has only won 1 game, and the last 5 games have suffered 4 defeats, not only ranking at the bottom of the league standings, but even the head coaching position has been vacant.
Such a bad situation may be one of the reasons for Bad Stubel's sudden departure. In response, Lucerne's official announcement said that the termination was "the result of mutual consent". Remo Meyer, the club's sporting director, also said: "We thank Bad Stubel for the high level of professional performance he has done for the team over the past few months. ”
So, will Bad Stubel retire from this? It seems that this possibility exists, but Bad Stuber still expressed his ambition through social media: "First of all, I would like to wish Lucerne success in relegation this season. I have set several new goals for myself and I will continue to work 100% in the new year. ”
It is reported that since the termination is now in effect, Bad Stubel will not participate in the last round of the Swiss Super League before the winter break.