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Nagelsmann Quits as Germany Coach as DFB Opens Talks With Jürgen Klopp

The federation says it wants Klopp to lead a rebuild but any appointment hinges on Red Bull clearance and terms to end Nagelsmann’s contract.

Overview

  • Julian Nagelsmann agreed to leave the Germany job and the DFB formally ended his contract after the team's round-of-32 World Cup loss, a move confirmed by the federation on Friday.
  • The DFB said it will seek talks with Jürgen Klopp and multiple outlets report Klopp has signalled his fundamental willingness to discuss the post.
  • Klopp is under contract as Red Bull’s head of global soccer and negotiations must resolve a reported release mechanism with Red Bull before any hire can be finalised.
  • German media have reported an estimated €7 million severance offer to end Nagelsmann’s deal early, a financial detail the DFB must settle as part of the transition.
  • The federation frames the change as the start of a broader rebuild after repeated tournament failures since 2018 and aims to have a plan in place well before Germany’s Nations League opener on September 24.