Overview

• Völler confirmed in a Stern interview that he will leave after the summer of 2028 and will not seek another extension.
• He previously extended his contract in April to run through Euro 2028, securing short-term continuity for the national setup.
• He said retirement will come easily after a long career, though football will remain part of his private life.
• He praised Julian Nagelsmann’s leadership, calling securing the coach for the national team his most important achievement at the DFB.
• He reflected on the pressures of today’s game and pervasive smartphone scrutiny, while noting a new documentary premieres in Frankfurt on Monday and will stream on Sky from October 3, with a separate honor as ‘Legende des Sports’ planned for November and a 1990 World Cup team gathering to remember late teammates.