Overview
- The DFB announced on Friday that it has formally ended its collaboration with Julian Nagelsmann after a multi-hour crisis meeting and says Nagelsmann had asked to be relieved of his duties.
- The federation said it will now seek talks with Jürgen Klopp and that Klopp has signalled a basic willingness to take the job, though he is contracted as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull until 2029.
- Multiple outlets report Nagelsmann’s existing contract ran to 2028 with about €14 million due and that a separation deal could leave him with roughly €7 million as a settlement.
- The DFB disclosed that sports chief Andreas Rettig will not extend his contract and leave at year-end, while coverage says internal criticism of Nagelsmann’s communication, staff choices and camp management has put other senior figures, including Rudi Völler, under scrutiny.
- The federation now faces urgent negotiations over a possible low‑millions ablöse to free Klopp from Red Bull, legal and governance questions about coach payouts, and a fast rebuilding task to restore trust and prepare for Euro 2028.