France, July 3 -- Die Mannschaft - as Germany's team is nicknamed - lost to Paraguay in a penalty shootout in the last 32 at the Boston Stadium on 29 June.

Nagelsmann said after the loss that he was willing to stay on and fulfil a contract running until 2028 with the German football federation (DFB).

But the 38-year-old stepped down on Friday following a three-hour meeting with DFB executives on Thursday.

"Regarding the appointment of a new head coach, the DFB leadership will now seek talks with Jurgen Klopp," said a DFB statement. "He has already signalled his general willingness to take on the role."

Klopp, 59, was appointed chief of Red Bull's international network of clubs in October 2024. He has been working as a pundit for a Ger...