Julian Nagelsmann is out as Germany’s head coach, and the DFB appears to have its sights set on the one man German football fans have been dreaming about for years: Jurgen Klopp.
The coaching shakeup follows Germany’s painful exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they were knocked out by Paraguay on penalties on June 30.
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Nagelsmann took over the Germany job in September 2023 after Hansi Flick’s departure. The DFB handed him a contract extension through Euro 2028.
German media outlets including Bild and Suddeutsche Zeitung reported that the DFB effectively encouraged Nagelsmann to resign. As of July 2, reports from within the federation indicated that Nagelsmann “no longer has a chance” to remain as head coach.
