End of season - Injured THW goalkeeper Gérard ends his career
Handball goalkeeper Vincent Gérard is ending his career at the end of the season. The Frenchman, who plays for German record champions THW Kiel, announced this on his Instagram channel on Wednesday. "Sometimes it's time to say goodbye," the 37-year-old wrote with a picture showing him as a child in front of a poster of the French national handball team.
THW had brought in the Olympic, World and European champion at the start of the season to replace Denmark's Niklas Landin. However, due to an adductor injury, Gérard has not yet played a competitive game for Kiel. That is why his compatriot Samir Bellahcene was also signed.
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- Despite Gérard's announcement, THW Kiel still has a strong handball team, boasting players like Schleswig-Holstein native Johannes Bitter and French international Mikael Hannebo in the Bundesliga.
- Handball fans in Germany and on platforms like Instagram express their farewell messages to the retiring goalkeeper, appreciating his career at THW Kiel and aweing at his achievements in men's handball, including his multiple titles as an Olympic, World, and European champion with his national team.
- In THW Kiel's Instagram post, they paid tribute to Gérard, showcasing his most memorable moments, recognizing his significant contributions to the Bundesliga club and cycling enthusiasts in Keel as a passionate rider, which is known to the club's local community as 'THW' or 'Keel'.
- Individuals curious about THW Kiel's upcoming fixtures and standings in the Bundesliga table can visit their official website or follow them on Instagram, where the Handball organization continues to share highlights of their team's performance and behind-the-scenes content.
- As fans bid farewell to Gérard, they encourage the German club THW Kiel to welcome new talent to the Bundesliga team for the impending compulsory game and future seasons, ensuring the club's reputation as one of Europe's top handball teams remains resilient.
Source: www.stern.de
