Overview
- Rettig argues that allowing association switches at no cost is unfair and says training should yield compensation for the developing federation.
- He notes some youth internationals spend up to 75 days per year under DFB supervision, which he cites as a meaningful investment beyond club training.
- The renewed call follows high-profile cases such as 19-year-old Can Uzun choosing Turkey after progressing through German youth teams.
- Rettig says the DFB tried to persuade Uzun in a meeting with his family yet emphasizes the federation will respect each player’s decision.
- Any policy shift would need FIFA approval, and no formal proposal or response from the world governing body has been reported.