Julian Nagelsmann has been appointed as the new head coach of the German national football team for Euro 2024, which will take place on home soil.
The 36-year-old coach assumes the role following the departure of Hansi Flick, who made history as the first manager ever to be dismissed from the German national team following a 4-1 loss in a friendly match against Japan.
Nagelsmann’s appointment comes with a contract that will keep him in charge until the conclusion of next summer’s European Championships.
This decision reflects the German Football Association’s determination to rejuvenate and lead the national team to success in the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament.
“We have a European Championship in our own country. That’s something special – something that happens every few decades,” said Nagelsmann.
“I subordinate everything to the fact of having a great tournament in a great country. I have a great desire to take on this challenge. We will be a close-knit group next year.”
DFB president Bernd Neuendorf said: “Next year’s European Championship is of enormous importance for football in Germany as a whole.
“We are convinced that Julian Nagelsmann, as national coach, will ensure that the national team inspires its fans and that the Euros is also a sporting success.
“Julian Nagelsmann is an outstanding coach who approaches his new task with the highest level of motivation. We will all now focus on the tournament next summer and support Julian Nagelsmann as best we can.”
