Klopp set for Germany talks after Nagelsmann quits

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Updated Jurgen Klopp set for talks over Germany role after Julian Nagelsmann quits Updated / Friday, 3 Jul 2026 12:35 Getty Julian Nagelsmann was under pressure since the German's crashed out at the last-32 stage Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down as Germany head coach following a disappointing World Cup campaign, with former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp set for talks about taking over. Despite being expected to remain in charge of Germany until the end of Euro 2028, Nagelsmann accepted the time was right to depart, asking to be "released from his duties", with the German Football Association (DFB) confirming it would "now seek talks" with Klopp, who "has already indicated his general willingness to take on the role".

It deeply saddens me that we have disappointed you and that we were unable to give you more nights of football at this World Cup. "The German Football Association (DFB) would like to expressly thank Julian Nagelsmann for the work he has done since September 2023," Neuendorf said.

Julian Nagelsmann is also an extremely conscientious and sincere person whom we all hold in high regard." Former Liverpool boss Klopp, who has been working as a pundit at the World Cup, had been widely linked with taking on the job since Die Mannschaft’s exit. The DFB said: "Regarding the appointment of a successor, the DFB leadership will now seek talks with Jurgen Klopp, who has already indicated his general willingness to take on the role." More stories on