Overview
- Julian Nagelsmann quit as Germany's head coach four days after the World Cup exit and the DFB confirmed his immediate departure and ongoing succession talks.
- The federation has publicly opened negotiations with Jürgen Klopp, who has said he is willing in principle but needs time and a negotiated release from Red Bull.
- Multiple outlets report Nagelsmann and his staff will receive a severance package of roughly €6.6–€6.8 million paid by the DFB.
- Hiring Klopp would add a large bill: reports cite his Red Bull pay at about €10 million a year plus a likely mid‑single‑digit million buyout and costs to rebuild the coaching staff.
- The DFB's recent lucrative Nike deal improves its ability to pay, yet the rapid change has renewed calls for deeper governance reform and leaves an immediate test in Nations League fixtures and in rebuilding player confidence.