Crashed out to Paraguay 

Jurgen Klopp set to take Germany job after Julian Nagelsmann leaves his role

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Germany not making it to the round of 16 of the World Cup for three consecutive tournaments seems unfathomable. The plucky Germans can never be written off – as the cliche goes. Nevertheless, that is what we have witnessed, and after this summer’s group embarrassingly crashed out to Paraguay in the round of 32, manager Julian Nagelsmann has now left his role with Germany. The last time Germany made it to the round of 16 was actually when they won the World Cup in 2014.

Nagelsmann has resigned as Germany head coach after the 38-year-old watched his side crash out on penalties – Germany’s first ever World Cup defeat by that method. Nagelsmann succeeded Hansi Flick as Germany coach in September 2023, six months after being sacked by Bayern Munich. He led Germany to the quarter-finals of the nation’s home European Championship in 2024, losing to eventual champions Spain after extra time.

In January 2025, he signed a contract extension to keep him in charge through to the conclusion of the 2028 Euros. In a DFB statement, Nagelsmann said: “The decision was anything but easy for me. My top priority has always been the team ‘s success. After such a bitter disappointment, they deserve the chance for a fresh start. You deserved so much more!”

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is now being lined up the DFB to be Nagelsmann’s successor. Sky Germany are reporting that Klopp is ready to take over the national team if approached. The former Liverpool boss is currently head of global soccer for Red Bull Group, but his current contract includes a special exit clause for the Germany job, and he is believed to want the job.

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