Per Mertesacker has been appointed the new managing director for sport at the German FA, DFB.
The 41-year-old will succeed Andreas Rettig on a contract that runs until the 2030 World Cup.
He will officially take up his new role on 1 January 2027.
This is coming less than a few months after he left his role as Arsenal’s academy coach earlier.
Mertesacker will be responsible for the German national team and its academy.
His arrival coincides with that of former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who was announced as Germany’s new head coach on Friday.
Imo women stage protest over alleged imposition of traditional ruler, PG by LG chairman
Sponsored
Promote Your Business
Igbo community in Abuja demands EFCC probe over N780m church budget
‘The President allows it’ – Falana hits Tinubu over alleged N1.4bn budget padding
NDA alerts Kaduna residents ahead of cadets’ obstacle exercise
‘Nnamdi Kanu now global symbol of injustice’ – IPOB backs US Congress motion
Why Igbos deny their identity – Catholic priest fumes over policeman’s threat in viral video
Tension rocks NBA Port Harcourt as election sparks controversy
Students seek justice, medical support for colleague facing mental health crisis
