Arne Friedrich will not renew his contract as Hertha Berlin sports director beyond the season, the Bundesliga club said on Tuesday. Former Hertha captain and Germany defender Friedrich, 42, arrived at the club as performance manager in November 2019 and became sports director in July 2020. “The last two and a half years have been an intense time, characterised by changes,” Friedrich said in a club statement. “It’s clear that the process hasn’t finished yet, but I’m sure that Hertha has been set up well for the future with its new sporting leadership.” Friedrich said he would look after “other …