Overview

• Rudi Völler’s contract as DFB Sport Director has been officially extended until 2028, solidifying his leadership partnership with coach Julian Nagelsmann.
• The extension follows Völler’s expressed commitment to the national team and his ambition to achieve future title wins with the squad.
• DFB President Bernd Neuendorf emphasized Völler’s pivotal role in revitalizing the national team after disappointing tournament performances in recent years.
• The leadership duo of Völler and Nagelsmann is targeting their first title at the Nations League Final Four, where Germany will face Portugal in the semifinals this June.
• Völler’s extensive experience and close collaboration with Nagelsmann are seen as key to the team’s ongoing resurgence and long-term success.