Joshua Kimmich will be the new captain of the German national team, replacing Ilkay Gundogan, who announced last month that he would no longer play for the Bundesliga side.
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The news was announced by coach Julian Nagelsmann before the Nations League match against Hungary at the end of the week.
- "He is an example for everyone in the team, always gives his best, always wants to train - sometimes too much. He never gets tired, he always wants to win," Nagelsmann said.
Kimmich, 29, has been vice-captain since September 2023. He has played 91 matches for the national team, scoring six goals.