Julian Nagelsmann has reportedly been told to resign as head coach by German Football Association bosses following their shock World Cup exit.
Nagelsmann was summoned to a three-hour meeting at the DFB’s headquarters in Frankfurt on Thursday, according to German outlet BILD.
The 38-year-old was reportedly given the opportunity to explain his views on Germany’s elimination to Paraguay, having lost 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
Nagelsmann was then said to have been questioned over his tactical decisions, as well as a ‘family and friends atmosphere’ around the national team’s base during the tournament in Winston-Salem.
The report claims Nagelsmann was told to consider resigning voluntarily from his position, with bosses said to want him to depart with his ‘head held high’.
The DFB would reportedly give Nagelsmann a €7million (£6m) pay-off if he was to resign, with his exit considered a ‘done deal’.
The report stated that Nagelsmann has been given until the start of next week to decide whether he will resign.
Nagelsmann, who is contracted until the end of Euro 2028, had previously insisted he would not step down following their World Cup exit.
‘I’m not someone who runs away. I’m available if that’s what the DFB wants. If they don’t want me, they need to tell me. I want to continue,’ Nagelsmann said after the loss to Paraguay.
‘In football, you don’t have complete control. If the DFB wants me to, I’d be happy to prepare for the Euros and the Nations League. If they don’t want me to, they need to say it.’
