en.malanginspirasi.com – As Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as head coach of the German national team with immediate effect after Germany’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the round of 32, all eyes now turn to Jürgen Klopp.
.The 38-year-old, who had repeatedly insisted he would not step down voluntarily after the penalty-shootout defeat to Paraguay, ultimately bowed to pressure from the German Football Association (DFB).
Officials urged him to resign to avoid triggering a reported €14 million severance payment tied to his contract, which ran through Euro 2028.
Reports indicate he will receive around €7 million as part of the settlement.
Germany started the tournament strongly with a 7-1 win over Curaçao but failed to advance beyond the last 32 for the third consecutive World Cup, following group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022.
The early knockout marked another major setback for a nation that last lifted the trophy in 2014.
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Nagelsmann, appointed in 2023 and one of the youngest coaches to lead a team at a World Cup, had defended his position in the immediate aftermath of the Paraguay loss.
“I am not someone who runs away,” he told reporters. “If the DFB wants me to continue, I’ll continue.”
However, criticism mounted quickly.
German football legend Lothar Matthäus publicly called for his resignation, questioning his character and suggesting he should accept responsibility without focusing on a large payout.
“That would be the manly thing to say now: ‘That’s it!’” Matthäus told Bild.
Klopp Emerges as Clear Favorite
All eyes now turn to Jürgen Klopp as the leading candidate to succeed Nagelsmann.
The former Liverpool manager, currently working as a pundit at the World Cup and in a role with Red Bull, is reportedly open to taking on the national team rebuild ahead of Euro 2028.
The DFB has already initiated talks, with optimism that an agreement can be reached soon.
Klopp’s experience, charisma, and proven ability to rebuild squads make him an attractive choice for a German side in need of fresh direction and renewed momentum.
The DFB faces the challenge of stabilizing the program after another tournament disappointment.
Nagelsmann’s tenure brought innovation and youthful energy but ultimately could not deliver the deep World Cup run many expected.
