The 38-year-old had been under intense pressure following Germany’s elimination in the round of 32, where they lost on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

Crisis meeting changed the mood

According to Sky Sport, Nagelsmann was advised to resign during a three-and-a-half-hour meeting with senior figures from the German Football Association on Thursday.

The report states that the DFB and Nagelsmann are now set to go their separate ways after a detailed review of Germany’s early World Cup exit.

DFB president Bernd Neuendorf had already made clear that the defeat could not simply be brushed aside.

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“After such a blow, and with the upcoming tasks in mind, we cannot and do not want simply to return to business as usual,” Neuendorf said, according to the report.

A contract cut short

Nagelsmann took charge of Germany in September 2023 and had a contract running until Euro 2028.

That deal is now expected to end far earlier than planned, despite the former Bayern Munich coach initially insisting that he wanted to continue.

According to Bild, Nagelsmann has made his decision, with the outlet describing his departure as the end of his time as Bundestrainer.

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The pressure had grown rapidly after Germany’s latest tournament disappointment. The loss to Paraguay followed another painful World Cup campaign for a nation still searching for stability at international level.

Klopp already being linked

Attention has now turned quickly to the question of who comes next.

According to TV 2 Sport, several German media outlets are reporting that Nagelsmann is finished as Germany head coach.

Sky Sport also reports that Jürgen Klopp would be ready to take the job if the DFB approaches him.

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No successor has been officially presented, but Klopp’s name now dominates the early speculation. The former Liverpool manager remains one of the most popular German coaches of his generation and would be seen by many as a major statement appointment.

For Germany, the next decision will be about more than simply replacing a coach. After another early World Cup exit, the DFB is facing fresh questions about the direction of the national team and how quickly it can recover before the next major tournament.

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