Berlin, July 3 -- Germany deserves the "opportunity for a true new start" following the "disappointing performance" at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Julian Nagelsmann said after stepping down as the head coach. German Football Association (DFB) said the leadership will now "seek talks" with Jurgen Klopp, confirming Nagelsmann's resignation on Friday, four days after Germany were knocked out by Paraguay in the round of 32 in a penalty shootout.

In an official statement, the DFB said that Nagelsmann had privately requested to step down following the four-time World Cup champion's disappointing campaign, and the federation's leadership and supervisory board approved his request.

"Julian Nagelsmann had already asked the federation leadership in ...