When Julian Nagelsmann took over the reins as head coach of the German nationwide staff forward of Euro 2024, there was a normal sense of disillusionment in the direction of Die Nationalmannschaft.

Having endured a torrid time in the direction of the top of Hansi Flick’s tenure, German followers had been trying in the direction of their residence European Championships with a major quantity of dread. 

Nevertheless, fairly shortly, the previous Bayern Munich head coach was in a position to flip the ambiance in the direction of the nationwide staff round on and off the pitch.

A constructive run of video games with a new-look aspect captured the hearts of followers as soon as once more, as Germany loved a run to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, the place they had been outdone by eventual champions Spain.

However, there was a perception that had Nagelsmann’s aspect overcome Spain, they’d have ultimately been topped champions themselves, being considered the second-best aspect on the event.

Since then, the nationwide staff has remained undefeated, and there may be now hope that Nagelsmann will prolong his deal on the DFB till past the 2026 World Cup.

Talking to Sport Bild, Germany’s sporting director Rudi Völler defined his future plans for Nagelsmann:

“We’ll attempt to persuade Julian that it is sensible for him to stay nationwide coach for just a few extra years. I do know he likes it, however he’s nonetheless a younger man who maybe has ambitions to do one thing else.”

Whereas there’ll undoubtedly be rumours about attainable successors to Nagelsmann, akin to Jürgen Klopp, it’s clear to see how appreciated the 37-year-old is, and will Germany proceed to carry out below his steering, then there can be no motive for Nagelsmann to look elsewhere. 

GGFN | Will Shopland