Julian Nagelsmann and Matthias Sammer emerge as front-runners for Germany's top coaching role
The German Football Association (DFB) bid farewell to Hansi Flick following a dismal run of form that saw only four victories in 17 matches, including a painful World Cup group-stage exit.
Julian Nagelsmann.With the 2024 European Championship on the horizon, the DFB deemed it necessary to make a change for a shot at success on home turf.
As the search for a new head coach commences, the spotlight has shifted towards two prominent names: Julian Nagelsmann and Matthias Sammer, according to Matt Law of The Telegraph.
Nagelsmann, celebrated as one of the most promising young managers globally, comes with a strong pedigree, having recently led Bayern Munich. His tenure at the Allianz Arena boasted an impressive record of 60 wins and just 10 defeats in 84 matches.
Despite attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur over the summer, the 36-year-old remains available for his next challenge, albeit with potential financial hurdles tied to his contract with Bayern.
On the other hand, Matthias Sammer, a surprising but intriguing option, last occupied the managerial hot seat between 2000 and 2005 at Borussia Dortmund and Stuttgart. Since then, he's assumed roles as a technical advisor with the DFB, sporting director at Bayern Munich, and advisory positions at Dortmund.
With the current interim coach, Rudi Voller, overseeing the national team, the DFB face the possibility of extending his tenure if negotiations with either Nagelsmann or Sammer prove elusive.
In the quest to revitalize the German football scene, the nation wait with bated breath for the DFB's pivotal decision.
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