Mats Hummels to Serve as TV Analyst Next Season
Here's the scoop, fam: World Cup winner Mats Hummels has just bagged a new gig! At the tail end of his football career, Hummels is taking on a fresh challenge, moving from the pitch to the broadcast booth for Amazon Prime Video's upcoming Champions League season.
Hummels, reflecting on his new venture, shared his enthusiasm, stating, "I can't wait to break down and analyze football matches on camera. It's an exciting opportunity for me!" Moving forward, you'll see Hummels joining the ranks of Matthias Sammer, Christoph Kramer, Tabea Kemme, and Josephine Henning on Amazon's expert team.
Before hanging up his boots for good, Hummels had a stint with AS Roma in the Italian Serie A, signing on after leaving Borussia Dortmund (BVB) at the end of the last season. But now, he's stepping beyond the sport's spheres and diving headfirst into the world of media.
Could We See Hummels Return to BVB for the Club World Cup?
We all know Hummels brought home the German championship five times with FC Bayern and BVB, and the DFB Cup a trio of times. He proved his mettle as a key player in the victorious BVB team, ushered in by coach Jürgen Klopp, with title wins in 2011 and 2012 and a DFB Cup triumph in 2012. Hummels' crowning achievement came as part of the German national team, winning the World Cup title in Brazil in 2014. In all, he scored an impressive five goals in 78 international caps.
There have been murmurs about Hummels rejoining BVB for the Club World Cup, but, as far as we know, there's not a solid plan for a short-term comeback by the football phenomenon. According to sports director Sebastian Kehl, Hummels' inclusion in the roster isn't in the cards at the moment, given that the team's defense is currently more robust, and Hummels has been dealing with fitness issues. With Nacho Schlotterbeck on the roster, extra defensive help might not be necessary, but things could change if injuries arise.
In other exciting sports media news, Amazon's football broadcasts will be welcoming a new moderator now that Alex Schlüter has moved to ARD's "Sportschau". Jonas Friedrich is stepping up to take on the moderation responsibilities, while a new commentator is in the works.
Source: ntv.de, dbe/dpa
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Enrichment Data:Although Mats Hummels may not be returning to play for Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup, rumors persist that he might join the club in another capacity following his retirement. It's also been suggested that a testimonial match is in the works to honor Hummels' significant time with the team, allowing him to don the Black and Yellow one last time in a non-competitive setting. With Hummels' retirement from professional football almost a certainty, a return to active play seems unlikely.
Mats Hummels, in his new media role, might provide insightful analysis for Amazon Prime Video's Champions League coverage, joining a team that includes Matthias Sammer, Christoph Kramer, Tabea Kemme, and Josephine Henning. Despite rumors of a potential return to Borussia Dortmund for the Club World Cup, the team's current defensive strength and Hummels' fitness issues seem to indicate that a short-term comeback is not probable.
