Overview

• The DFB announced on April 9, 2025, that Rudi Völler’s contract as Sportdirektor has been extended until 2028, ensuring continuity in the national team’s leadership.
• Völler, 64, initially planned to serve until Euro 2024 but has repeatedly postponed retirement to support the team's resurgence and long-term goals.
• The extension reinforces the partnership between Völler and head coach Julian Nagelsmann, who also recently committed to the DFB until 2028.
• DFB President Bernd Neuendorf praised Völler as a key figure in the national team’s turnaround following disappointing performances in past tournaments.
• The leadership duo aims for success in upcoming competitions, with the Nations League Final Four in June 2025 being their next major target.