• Julian Nagelsmann resigns as Germany coach after exit from the World Cup.
• Germany lost to Paraguay, marking a third consecutive early exit from the tournament.
• Jurgen Klopp is the frontrunner to replace Nagelsmann.
• The German Football Association has begun discussions with Klopp.
• Nagelsmann exits after being offered a severance package of €7 million.

Germany's coach, Julian Nagelsmann, stepped down following the team's early exit from the World Cup, losing on penalties to Paraguay, which was reported as a major upset. His resignation comes after a deeply disappointing tournament for the four-time champions, marking their third consecutive poor performance in World Cups, including past early exits in Russia and Qatar, according to Channel News Asia and Reuters.

Nagelsmann, who became the youngest coach to lead a team in a World Cup knockout match, expressed deep regret over the team's performance. He thanked the fans for their support but acknowledged that the team needed a fresh start. The German Football Association (DFB) has thanked Nagelsmann for his dedication since assuming the role in September 2023, as reported by Al Jazeera and Channel News Asia.

With Nagelsmann's departure, discussions are expected to commence with Jurgen Klopp, currently the head of global football for Red Bull and a former manager of Liverpool. Klopp has indicated a willingness to consider taking over the national team. His potential appointment comes as the DFB seeks to revitalize the team's management after a series of World Cup failures, according to Channel News Asia and Reuters.