Klopp open to Germany coaching role after Nagelsmann resigns
via The Namibian2 min read
Jurgen Klopp has informed the German FA DFB of his fundamental willingness to become the next Germany coach, following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation. Nagelsmann stepped down on Friday, four days after Germany's last-32 exit from the World Cup. The DFB confirmed discussions would commence with Klopp, the former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager. Klopp, currently Red Bull's head of global football, reportedly has a verbal agreement allowing him to take the Germany job. Nagelsmann's resignation came after a three-hour meeting at DFB headquarters, where he was reportedly offered a severance package of seven million euros. Nagelsmann expressed his regret for the team's performance, stating his priority was the team's success and that it deserved a new beginning. DFB sporting director Rudi Voeller praised Nagelsmann as an excellent coach. Germany's recent performance includes two group stage World Cup exits and elimination at the last 16 in Euro 2021, and a quarter-final loss in Euro 2024. The DFB's swift action aims to avoid past situations where coaches were retained too long after unsuccessful campaigns.
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