DFB sporting director Rudi Völler has confirmed his intention to retire after the World Cup in 2026.
Rudi Völler has confirmed that he’s planning to step down as Germany sporting director following the World Cup in 2026.
“For me, of course, 2026 is the end. I actually wanted to stop now,” Völler said in an interview with Bild.
The former Leverkusen boss postponed his departure until 2026 to send a signal to Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann.
“By extending my contract, I also wanted to set an example for Julian,” said Völler.
Völler took over as sporting director in the beginning of 2023.
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