Overview
- Julian Nagelsmann asked to be relieved and his resignation was approved by the DFB on Friday after Germany lost to Paraguay on penalties in the World Cup round of 16.
- The federation has formally begun talks with Jürgen Klopp and Klopp has confirmed those conversations while saying he is open to the job but must settle his contract with Red Bull first.
- German media report that Nagelsmann negotiated an exit package of about €7 million following a multi-hour meeting with federation leaders.
- The DFB signaled wider change inside its structure with Andreas Rettig not renewing his contract and officials describing a broader rebuild of the national program.
- The appointment is urgent because any new coach would need to prepare for four Nations League matches in September and to address public and player confidence after three successive early World Cup exits.