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On July 3 Beijing time, multiple authoritative German media outlets including Sky Germany and Bild confirmed that 38-year-old Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as head coach of the German national team, effective immediately. The German Football Association is expected to announce this news soon.[Watch the World Cup on Migu Video]

In the recent Round of 32 match of this World Cup, the German men's team lost to Paraguay in a penalty shootout, resulting in an upset exit and missing the last 16 for three consecutive World Cups. Nagelsmann's tactics and player selections have also been heavily criticized.

Although he stated in a post-match interview that he would not resign voluntarily, according to yesterday's report from Bild, following a three-hour meeting with high-ranking officials of the German Football Association, the officials suggested that Nagelsmann should choose to resign voluntarily.

The German Football Association leadership wanted to offer Nagelsmann a graceful way out, enabling him to leave with dignity, which included paying a compensation fee of approximately 7 million euros. After careful consideration, Nagelsmann ultimately decided to accept the proposal from the German Football Association.

In September 2023, Nagelsmann succeeded Hansi Flick as head coach of the German men's national team. Over the course of 2 years and 9 months in charge, he led the team to 23 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, with a win rate just over 60%. Nagelsmann's annual salary with the German national team was 7 million euros, and his contract with the German Football Association was originally set to expire after the 2028 European Championship.

After Nagelsmann's dismissal, according to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Jürgen Klopp has emerged as a candidate for the new head coach. The 59-year-old "Kloppo" is open to coaching the German national team. He has previously stated multiple times that only taking charge of the German national team would spark his interest in coming out of "retirement" to coach.

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