Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has resigned after his side's stunning World Cup round-of-32 defeat to Paraguay, according to multiple media reports Friday.
Nagelsmann, whose contract ran through the 2028 European Championship, agreed to step down at the request of the German Football Federation (DFB), Bild and Sky Germany reported.
His departure paves the way for former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who is reportedly the DFB's preferred candidate to succeed him.
Klopp, who left Liverpool in 2024 after a highly successful tenure that included UEFA Champions League and Premier League titles, is currently Red Bull's global head of football. However, reports say his contract includes a release clause that would allow him to take over the Germany job.
The 59-year-old remains hugely popular in Germany and has worked as a television pundit during the country's World Cup coverage.
