Mertesacker appointed DFB managing director, Klopp named men’s coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 10:18 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Per Mertesacker will take over as managing director for sport at the DFB beginning January 1, succeeding Andreas Rettig. This appointment is part of a significant restructuring within the German Football Federation, which follows the men's national team's third consecutive early World Cup exit. Mertesacker expressed his eagerness for the role and plans to cultivate talent within German football. DFB president Bernd Neuendorf highlighted Mertesacker’s experience and leadership as key attributes for the position, emphasizing his understanding of the sport’s intricacies. Jürgen Klopp has also been appointed as the men’s national coach in a related move.
- •Mertesacker replaces Andreas Rettig at DFB starting January 1.
- •Jürgen Klopp has been named as the men's national team coach.
- •Mertesacker previously led Arsenal's youth academy.
- •His appointment follows Germany's disappointing World Cup exits.
- •DFB aims to revitalize German football under new leadership.
- 10:18 AMYahoo Sports — Mertesacker named as DFB managing director from January
- 7:18 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Mertesacker lined up as DFB managing director
"Germany's 2014 World Cup winner Per Mertesacker will replace Andreas Rettig as managing director for sport at the German Football Federation (DFB) from January 1. His appointment on Friday is part of major changes at the DFB, with Jürgen Klopp being named as men's coach after a third straight early World Cup exit.
"Per Mertesacker will replace Andreas Rettig as managing director for sport at the German Football Federation (DFB) from January 1, broadcaster ntv/RTL/Sky said on Friday. Rettig has already announced that he is stepping down in December.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 10:18 AMMertesacker named as DFB managing director from January
Germany's 2014 World Cup winner Per Mertesacker will replace Andreas Rettig as managing director for sport at the German Football Federation (DFB) from January 1. His appointment on Friday is part of major changes at the DFB, with Jürgen Klopp being named as men's coach after a third straight early World Cup exit.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 7:18 AMReport: Mertesacker lined up as DFB managing director
Per Mertesacker will replace Andreas Rettig as managing director for sport at the German Football Federation (DFB) from January 1, broadcaster ntv/RTL/Sky said on Friday. Rettig has already announced that he is stepping down in December.
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