Nagelsmann wants to stay as Germany coach after World Cup exit

Julian Nagelsmann expressed his desire to remain the head coach of the German national soccer team, even after their early exit from the World Cup. The team was eliminated in the round of 16 after a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay, marking the third consecutive World Cup where they failed to reach the final 16.

Nagelsmann, who took over from Hansi Flick in September 2023, stated his commitment to the role. "I want to continue. I am ready if you want it. And if you don't want it, you have to say so," he told MagentaTV. He added in a ZDF interview, "I am available. I am not someone who runs away. That is out of the question."

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I want to continue. I am ready if you want it. And if you don't want it, you have to say so.

His contract with the German Football Association (DFB) extends until after the 2028 European Championship. The DFB, led by President Bernd Neuendorf, now faces the decision of whether Nagelsmann is the right person to lead the team forward. Speculation about potential successors has already begun, with Jürgen Klopp, currently working as a pundit for MagentaTV, being named as a top candidate.

The team's performance at the XXL tournament, featuring 48 teams, mirrors their struggles in previous World Cups. After a group stage exit in 2018 and 2022, this latest failure to advance further has intensified scrutiny on the coaching and team management. The next match for the German team is scheduled for September 24 in the Netherlands to begin the Nations League campaign.

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I am available. I am not someone who runs away. That is out of the question.