Regardless that we’ve got simply begun the 2026 World Cup cycle, DFB sporting director Rudi Völler has confirmed that he’ll go away the function after the event.

Völler had prolonged his contract within the function earlier this yr till after the World Cup, however the former striker has now determined that can be sufficient for him. On the choice chatting with Bild, Völler mentioned:

“For me, 2026 is clearly the top. I truly wished to stop now.”

Völler has been within the function since February 2023 when he changed Oliver Bierhoff after Germany’s disastrous exit from the World Cup in Qatar. Then after Hansi Flick’s dismissal as Germany’s head coach later that yr, Völler as soon as once more managed Germany after a 19-year break as he led the crew to a 2-1 win towards France earlier than Julian Nagelsmann was appointed as head coach. 

In the identical interview, Völler additionally confirmed that Toni Kroos, Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller and Ilkay Gündogan can be honoured in Germany’s subsequent dwelling recreation subsequent month towards the Netherlands on the Allianz Enviornment. 

GGFN | Jack Meenan 



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