The German Football Association has officially announced that sporting director Andreas Rettig will step down from his position at the end of the year. Rettig chose not to renew his contract for personal reasons, informing the federation’s leadership well before the start of the World Cup to allow sufficient time for preparations.
Rettig has held the role since 2023, overseeing sporting operations during a period marked by significant reforms. His departure comes amid sweeping changes in German football following the recent resignation of Julian Nagelsmann as head coach of the national team. The federation now faces a comprehensive restructuring of its leadership ahead of the upcoming international cycle, with Jürgen Klopp emerging as the leading candidate to take over as the national team’s manager.
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