Per Mertesacker

Mertesacker to become DFB sporting director January 2027

Per Mertesacker is set to become the DFB’s managing director of sport, taking up the role on January 1, 2027, with a contract through the 2030 World Cup and replacing Andreas Rettig. The appointment comes as part of a broader DFB overhaul that includes Jürgen Klopp as national team coach, with a focus on strengthening ties between the senior team and youth development, leveraging Mertesacker’s Arsenal academy experience.