Ex-Premier League star ends controversial international career at 25 a year after he was banned for skipping meeting

SHEFFIELD UNITED star Anel Ahmedhodzic has said farewell to his international career with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The 25-year-old defender has chosen to step away from the national team after a number disputes with the squad over the years.

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Over the past four years, Ahmedhodzic has often been a challenging player for the coaches.

And according to coach Sergej Barbarez, he did not even contact the national team director, Emir Spahic.

He then went on to confirm that the Bosnian had ended his international career at just 25.

In an interview with N1, the Sheffield United player announced his decision, citing numerous insults on social media as a reason for stepping away.

He stated there was “no longer any reason for him to come and play” and wished his former teammates and the new coaching staff all the best.

The Sheffield United ace made his debut for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team on October 8, 2020, under Dusan Bajevic.

One notable incident involving Ahmedhodzic occurred a year ago when the Football Federation suspended him.

This was due to his refusal to join the national team camp led by Meha Kodro for the European Championship qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Iceland.

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Although this issue was eventually resolved the defender recently left the training camp for the nation’s upcoming matches against the Netherlands and Hungary.

Born in Sweden to Bosnian parents, Ahmedhodzic played 24 games for the national team, scoring one goal against Ukraine in 2021.

The star arrived at Bramall Lane in 2022 from Swedish side Malmo and has since made 75 appearances for the Blades.

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