Frankfurt/Main, 04 July 2026

After the disappointing World Cup exit of the German national football team, national team coach Julian Nagelsmann has announced his resignation, and the German Football Association (DFB) is now holding talks with Jürgen Klopp about his succession.

DFB Confirms Contact

The German Football Association (DFB) is parting ways with national team coach Julian Nagelsmann and at the same time confirming talks with Jürgen Klopp. The 38-year-old Nagelsmann resigned from his post following a crisis meeting on Thursday in Frankfurt/Main, as the TV channel Sky and the Bild newspaper had reported in agreement. On Friday, the association published a corresponding statement from the coach.