Klopp keen to replace Nagelsmann as Germany boss say DFB | OneFootball

Jurgen Klopp is being lined up as the new Germany boss following the departure of Julian Nagelsmann.

Nagelsmann has left his role following Germany’s World Cup round of 32 exit to Paraguay, and the DFB (Germany’s football federation) say they will now look to appoint former Liverpool boss Klopp as his successor.

“Regarding the appointment of a successor, the DFB leadership will now seek talks with Jürgen Klopp, who has already indicated his general willingness to take on the role,” they said in a statement.

The DFB say Nagelsmann asked to be released from his contract, and agreed that it would be the right decision.

“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,” Nagelsmann said.

“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.

“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. I

“t 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.”