Jurgen Klopp Likely To Replace Julian Nagelsmann As Germany Manager

Julian Nagelsmann has left his post as Germany head coach after a shock World Cup round of 32 elimination against Paraguay, with the German Football Association already pursuing Jurgen Klopp as his successor. The German Football Association confirmed the departure in a statement, thanking Nagelsmann for his tenure since September 2023. Germany fell 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay, marking a third consecutive early World Cup exit for the national team. The squad also failed to escape the group stage in both 2018 and 2022. "The German Football Association expressly thanks Julian Nagelsmann for his work since September 2023. He is characterized by a high level of commitment and extraordinary ambition," said DFB president Bernd Neuendorf. The federation confirmed it will now approach Klopp about taking over the national team. "Regarding the appointment of a new coach, the DFB leadership will now seek talks with Jurgen Klopp," the statement read. "He has already signaled his general willingness to take on the position." Nagelsmann took charge of Germany in 2023, succeeding Hansi Flick and becoming the nation's second-youngest head coach at age 36. The former Bayern Munich manager guided Germany to the Euro 2024 quarterfinals before this year's early World Cup exit. He had signed a contract extension through Euro 2028 in January 2025, a deal now cut short by his departure from the role. Klopp serves as the Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull after exiting Liverpool in 2024.