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Per Mertesacker Set to Lead DFB, Calls for More 'Ice-Bath Mentality'

Per Mertesacker Set to Lead DFB, Calls for More 'Ice-Bath Mentality'
World Sports · 07:45:44 - Sunday, 15 November 2026

Per Mertesacker is set to become the new boss of the German Football Association (DFB), according to reports. The former Arsenal and Germany defender has emphasized the need for more "ice-bath mentality" within the organization.

Mertesacker, who won the 2014 World Cup with Germany, is expected to take on a leadership role at the DFB. His comments about "ice-bath mentality" suggest a focus on resilience and mental toughness in German football development.

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