The 41-year-old former Hannover, Werder Bremen and Arsenal centre-back will officially take up his new role on 1 January 2027. Among Mertesacker's tasks are strengthening the links between the senior national team and the youth teams. The former Germany international, who won the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, brings extensive experience in youth development to the role, having most recently headed up Arsenal's academy for several years, while also being a regular pundit on German television for some time.
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