Former Germany striker Gomez signs off with goal for Stuttgart

FILE PHOTO: Bundesliga Relegation Playoff First Leg - VfB Stuttgart v Union Berlin - Mercedes-Benz Arena, Stuttgart, Germany - May 23, 2019 VfB Stuttgart's Mario Gomez looks dejected after the match REUTERS/Andreas Gebert

(Reuters) - Mario Gomez brought the curtain down on his career with a goal on Sunday as the former Germany international scored in VfB Stuttgart's 3-1 loss to Darmstadt.

The 34-year-old striker helped the side earn automatic promotion to the Bundesliga after one season in the second division by finishing runners-up to champions Arminia Bielefeld.