Peter Hermann, the assistant coach widely known for his long collaboration with Jupp Heynckes, has died at the age of 74, according to BILD. Several German outlets, including Spiegel and Kicker, reported the same news, describing him as a coaching figure of lasting significance in the German game.
Borussia Dortmund, where Hermann worked, confirmed the club is in mourning, according to BVB.de. The club paid tribute to a man who spent years on the training ground at the highest level of German football.
Hermann's career is most closely associated with Heynckes, whom he served as assistant across multiple stations. The pairing became one of the most recognizable coaching partnerships in the Bundesliga, and BILD referred to Hermann as a legendary Heynckes assistant in its report of his death.
SPORT1 reported that Niko Kovac, the current Dortmund coach, reacted to the news of Hermann's passing. The outlet did not provide further detail on his remarks in the material available.
Hermann's death drew responses from across German football, with outlets framing him as a trainer icon rather than simply a background staff member. That framing reflects a career spent largely beside a head coach, a role in which he earned recognition in his own right.
Further statements from clubs, players and coaches who worked with Hermann are expected in the coming days.
