Germany: Nagelsmann Departs as National Team Coach

The Germany national team is looking for a new coach: Julian Nagelsmann is no longer in charge. The German Football Association and Nagelsmann parted ways after the national team's early World Cup exit.

What happened?

The contract of the national team coach, which was set to run until 2028, was terminated with immediate effect. Nagelsmann had taken over the role in September 2023 from Hansi Flick.

Why is it important for Germany?

The decision is an important step for the future of the national team. The German Football Association confirmed that it would be in talks with Jürgen Klopp regarding the vacant position.

What comes next?

The German Football Association president, Bernd Neuendorf, had already informed about the decision of sports director Andreas Rettig not to extend his contract, which is set to expire at the end of the year.