Julian Nagelsmann

DFB sporting director Andreas Rettig will leave his post when his contract expires at the end of the year, citing personal reasons. His departure adds to a period of major upheaval following Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation as head coach.

Jürgen Klopp has confirmed negotiations to become Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned following the World Cup last-32 defeat to Paraguay.

Former DFB president Reinhard Grindel has disclosed that Jürgen Klopp was lined up to succeed Joachim Löw as Germany coach following the 2022 World Cup, only for the plan to collapse when Grindel resigned in 2019.

Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as Germany head coach following crisis talks over the national team’s Round of 32 World Cup defeat to Paraguay, with Jürgen Klopp the favourite to succeed him.