Inaki Williams has ended his spell with the Ghana national team, bringing his international career with the Black Stars to a close after representing the country at two World Cups and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Athletic Club forward, 32, made his Ghana debut in September 2022 and went on to make 28 appearances for the national side, scoring two goals. He was part of Ghana's squads at the 2022 and 2026 Fifa World Cups, as well as the 2023 Afcon tournament.
Williams featured twice at this year's World Cup before Ghana's campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat by Colombia in the last 32.
Announcing his decision, the forward said he believed the right time had come to end his involvement with the Black Stars.
"I feel the time has come to bring my journey with the Ghana national team to an end," he said in a post on social media.
"I leave happy, proud and with the peace of mind of knowing that I gave everything every time I wore this shirt."
Williams was born in Bilbao to Ghanaian parents and had previously represented Spain before choosing to play for Ghana. He appeared for Spain at youth level and also made a senior appearance in a friendly in 2016 before later switching his international allegiance.
His international choice differed from that of his younger brother Nico, who also plays for Athletic Club in Bilbao. Nico opted to represent Spain and has since won both the World Cup and European Championship with the Spanish national team.
Williams' decision comes only a week after Ghana announced the return of Carlos Queiroz as head coach. The Portuguese manager is set to lead the Black Stars into preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Reflecting on his time with Ghana, Williams said his international career had offered him experiences that went beyond his achievements on the football pitch.
He said playing for the Black Stars had brought him closer to his family roots and allowed him to experience the pride that came with representing Ghana.
"It has allowed me to come back home, feel even closer to my roots and experience the enormous pride of representing my country and wearing this flag on my chest," he added.
Williams also expressed gratitude to those who supported him throughout his time with the national team, saying the affection shown to him would remain with him.
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has been part of this journey and for all the love you have always shown me.
"Ghana will always be a part of me. I will continue supporting the Black Stars as one of you, wherever I am."