Hummels on Roma struggle and decision about his future

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Feb 27, 2025 4:21 PM ET

Roma defender Mats Hummels reveals he struggled to get to grips with life in Italy, both on and off the field, while he will ‘decide my future in the summer.’

The World Cup winner spent his entire career in Germany between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund before joining the Giallorossi as a free agent in September 2024.

He barely featured under coaches Daniele De Rossi and especially Ivan Juric, only to become a regular once Claudio Ranieri took over.

It seems he struggled off the field just as much as on it to settle into the atmosphere of the Eternal City.

“I had difficulty initially. It is an enormous city, very beautiful and with an incredible history,” Hummels told Voce Giallorossa.

“However, it took me a while to understand Roman traffic rules. It was really very stressful for a few months.

“Having said that, I was recently told that I am already driving like a Roman, but I think that might’ve been a bit of a disguised insult rather than a compliment…”

Hummels has not yet decided on Roma future

Hummels only signed a short-term contract with Roma and has not made any decisions yet about where he will be next season, especially considering he turns 37 in December.

“I don’t have to decide in the next few weeks. In recent years, I have listened to my body, to my family and my son, because I do miss spending time with him.

“This is why I will only make a decision in the summer. There is a lot of responsibility having a seven-year-old son, but I think we’ll find a way to be happy.”

Hummels has made 15 competitive appearances in the Giallorossi jersey and scored one goal, a crucial late equaliser against Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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