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Retired football titan Mats Hummels ain't jumping into the coaching scene just yet. "For sure, ain't coaching this year. Gonna take it easy," the 36-year-old declared before the Nations League semi-final between Germany and Portugal in Munich. He's got some vacation days to burn first.
Hummels is ready for a breather from his football grind. "Been in the game a long time, been the helm of others' decisions. Now's my chance to call the shots," said the ex-central defender.
Taking Life by the Reins
Almost two weeks past his last game with AS Roma, Hummels' still enjoys the vibe of an extended summer vacation. "September, October is when it hits – still feels like the vacation start."
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Though Hummels will take a break from football action, he won't be completely throwing sports to the wind. The ex-central defender's joining the expert team for Amazon Prime Video's Champions League broadcasts on Tuesday evenings starting from the new season. Hummels will team up with Matthias Sammer, Christoph Kramer, Tabea Kemme, and Josephine Henning. (sid/abl)
[1] Retired footballer Mats Hummels is set to take a break from professional sports before deciding on a potential coaching career. (Enrichment: General Context)[2] The new Champions League season, where Hummels will work as a TV pundit, is expected to start in September or October 2025. (Enrichment: Season Timing)[3] Hummels announced his retirement from professional football in early 2025. (Enrichment: Retirement Timing)[4] Hummels played for AS Roma before his retirement. (Enrichment: Last Club Played For)[5] The article mentions that the specific season timings are not provided in the article. (Enrichment: Details Missing)
Despite retiring from professional football, Mats Hummels will still be involved in sports by joining the expert team for Amazon Prime Video's Champions League broadcasts starting from the upcoming season. During this time, he won't be pursuing a coaching career, choosing instead to take a well-deserved break after years in the game.
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