Overview
- Assistant coaches Saskia Bartusiak and Maren Meinert also agreed new contracts with the federation.
- Wück’s previous deal was due to end in 2026, and the extension runs to August 2029 to cover the 2027 World Cup, the 2028 Olympics, and the home Euro 2029.
- He succeeded Horst Hrubesch after the 2024 Olympics and led Germany to last year’s European Championship semi-final and the Nations League final, both against Spain.
- DFB president Bernd Neuendorf praised the staff for initiating a major transition and backing young talent, while sport director Nia Künzer reiterated title ambitions.
- Germany begin World Cup qualifying on 3 March in Dresden against Slovenia, with Austria and Norway also in Group A4.