Mats Hummels Aims High as New TV Expert Amid Retirement Speculations
Mats Hummels will serve as a television analyst in the upcoming season.
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Just a whisker past the end of his illustrious football career, Mats Hummels has unveiled his fresh career pursuit! Donning the 2014 World Cup winner badge, Hummels will now be gracing our screens as a TV expert for Amazon Prime Video's Champions League coverage.
With a twinkle in his eye, the seasoned defender share, "I can't wait to dissect and deliberate football matches in front of the camera!" With enthusiasm like that, he's really setting the stage for a fascinating debut. The talented team at Amazon Prime Video includes Matthias Sammer, Christoph Kramer, Tabea Kemme, and Josephine Henning in its expert panel.
Hummels, aged 36, hung up his boots in the Italian Series A. Signed with AS Roma since September 2024, post his departure from BVB, the conclusion of his professional football journey is not far off.
Questions Swirl Over BVB's Club World Cup Possibilities
But here's the real kicker: speculation has erupted about a potential comeback of Hummels to BVB for the Club World Cup. However, sports director Sebastian Kehl squashed these rumors, stating "It's not currently in our plans." However, if injuries to additional defenders force their hand, the situation might take a different turn.
Amazon's football broadcasts will undergo a host of new changes. With the exit of Alex Schlüter to the "Sportschau" of ARD, Jonas Friedrich has stepped in as the new moderator, while a new commentator is yet to be found.
Mats Hummels: A Broadcasting Star in the Making
- Goals: TV Expert for Amazon Prime Video's Champions League broadcasts
- Team: A part of an esteemed expert team including Matthias Sammer, Christoph Kramer, Tabea Kemme, and Josephine Henning.
- Expectations: Having stepped into this role with enthusiasm, future plans remain unclear, with no immediate return to active football roles on the horizon.
Tobogganing Down Potential BVB Slopes
- Chance of Return: Mats Hummels hints at a possible return to professional football in a few years, if he spots questionable decisions that he can't resist acting on.
- Future Plans: No specific plans or timeline have been shared regarding a return to Borussia Dortmund for the Club World Cup.
In the realm of entertainment, Mats Hummels, a former World Cup winner, is set to captivate audiences as a TV expert for Amazon Prime Video's Champions League coverage. His new role will see him join an esteemed panel including Matthias Sammer, Christoph Kramer, Tabea Kemme, and Josephine Henning. Meanwhile, speculation surrounds a potential return of Hummels to Borussia Dortmund for the Club World Cup, though sports director Sebastian Kehl has stated it's not currently in their plans.
