“The decision was anything but easy for me,” Nagelsmann said. He expressed deep regret for failing to deliver an extended tournament run for the fans.
“My top priority has always been the success of the team. After such a bitter disappointment, it deserves the chance of a new beginning.
I am sorry and hurt from the bottom of my heart that we disappointed you and couldn’t give you any more football nights at this World Cup,” Nagelsmann added.
The defeat against Paraguay marked Germany's third consecutive World Cup failure since winning the title in 2014.
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The vacancy has drawn attention from top political figures, with a spokesperson for Friedrich Merz thanking Nagelsmann for his commitment and service.
