Former Germany international Arne Friedrich has prematurely left his position as sporting director at Hertha Berlin, the club said on Monday. At the start of February, it was made official that Friedrich would not extend his contract and leave the club in the summer. But after talks, Hertha and Friedrich “mutually agreed to part company with immediate effect.” “In an open discussion it was decided that, with a view to planning for the upcoming season, it would make more sense to part company now,” director of sport Fredi Bobic said. The former Hertha captain was hired as performance manager in…