Reinhard Grindel, the current president of the DFB, is expected to head into retirement and clear the path for a new man to take the helm
Reinhard Grindel is preparing to step down as president of the German Football Association (DFB) and head into retirement, Goal and Spox understands, with Bayern Munich legend Philipp Lahm considered to be a favoured choice as his successor.
Former Member of Parliament Grindel has only been in his current post since May 2016, having previously worked in a role as treasurer.
His reign has been fraught with difficulty, with unwelcome headlines made and plenty of criticism aimed in his direction.