🚨 Reports: deal done! 2014 World Cup winner to become new DFB chief
Former German national team player Per Mertesacker is reportedly set to become the new managing director for sport at the DFB. The appointment is expected to be finalized alongside the announcement of Jürgen Klopp as the new national team coach.
Why it matters
This marks a significant leadership overhaul for German football, aiming to revitalize the national team's structure ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
🚨 Reports: deal done! 2014 World Cup winner to become new DFB chief OneFootball Fri, July 24, 2026 at 6:25 AM UTC · 1 min read Things are happening at the DFB today! Because apparently not only will the new national team coach Jürgen Klopp be presented today, but a new managing director for sport is also set to sign.
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