Per Mertesacker appointed Managing Director of Sport for DFB

Per Mertesacker has been confirmed as the new Managing Director of Sport for the German Football Association, starting next year. He will succeed Andreas Rettig, who will remain in his role until the end of 2026. Mertesacker's responsibilities will include overseeing the national team and youth systems. He expressed excitement about returning to the DFB, emphasizing the importance of developing talent at all levels. Mertesacker concluded his tenure at Arsenal's academy, where he served for eight years, earlier this year.

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