After a calamitous World Cup, Julian Nagelsmann announced his resignation earlier on Friday.

The former head coach acknowledged that a change was needed for both himself and the DFB.

“In recent days, following our exit, I have thought a great deal and spoken with trusted people in my personal circle and within the association. This decision has not been an easy one for me at all. My primary objective has always been the success of the team. After such a painful disappointment, the team deserves the opportunity for a true new start,” Nagelsmann said in a statemement released by the DFB. “I would like to thank my coaching team, the staff, and everyone within the association who supported us, and in particular the players, with whom I was able to work in such a trusting manner. A special thank you also goes to the fans. You carried us along, you believed in us, you gave us energy, even in difficult periods. 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. You deserved far more.”

Nagelsmann’s run started out successfully, but hit rock bottom at the World Cup (similar to what happened with former Germany boss Hansi Flick). Now, both Nagelsmann and the DFB will seek a new pathway forward. For Germany, Jürgen Klopp is the big target.

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