Statements about the extension
Nagelsmann explains his “decision of the heart”
April 19, 2024, 11:43 a.m
The DFB has clarified its coaching question until the 2026 World Cup: national coach Julian Nagelsmann is extending his contract and explaining his decision in great words. And announces big goals.
The DFB has clarified its coaching question until the 2026 World Cup: national coach Julian Nagelsmann is extending his contract and explaining his decision in great words. And announces big goals. The association is happy about the coup, because Nagelsmann was also on the list at big clubs; his original contract was only valid until the end of the home European Championship. Now you can concentrate fully on the tournament in June and July. The statements on the contract extension of national coach Nagelsmann:
Julian Nagelsmann (national coach): “It’s a decision of the heart. It’s a great honor to be able to train the national team and work with the best players in the country. With successful, passionate performances we have the chance to inspire an entire country. They both have a foretaste of that The victories against France and the Netherlands in March really touched me. We now want to play a successful home European Championship, and I and my coaching team are really looking forward to the challenge of a World Cup. “
Bernd Neuendorf (DFB President): “It is a strong signal for the DFB and the national team that Julian Nagelsmann will remain national coach beyond the home European Championships. Because he is on the wish list of many big clubs across Europe. But the national team is more than a job for Julian Nagelsmann “It’s a matter close to his heart. Now there is planning security and everyone can concentrate entirely on a successful performance at the European Championships.”
Rudi Völler (director of the men’s national team): “We were already absolutely convinced of Julian Nagelsmann before the recent successful international matches. But they have shown once again what enthusiasm Julian and his team can rekindle in Germany. He is an outstanding coach, a tactical expert who not only has great football expertise, But he can infect and inspire every player with his passion. He burns for the national team and for success. I am very happy that we will continue on this path together after the home European Championship.
Andreas Rettig (Managing Director Sports at DFB GmbH & Co. KG): “Julian Nagelsmann is a recognized expert who has already achieved a lot at a young age. His commitment to the DFB is a great message internally and externally. This creates clarity and continuity and will once again increase the anticipation of the upcoming European Championship.”