According to a report from German publication BildNagelsmann’s position became entirely untenable following an extensive post-mortem at DFB headquarters. Despite the manager initially declaring his absolute commitment to remaining in the hot seat, sporting director Rudi Voller aligned with board consensus by advising the 38-year-old to step down.
Nagelsmann explained: “I’ve done a lot of thinking in the days since our elimination and have consulted with trusted individuals both personally and within the federation. The decision was anything but easy for me. My top priority has always been the team ‘s success. After such a bitter disappointment, they deserve the chance for a fresh start. I want to thank my coaching staff, the support team, and everyone at the federation who supported us, especially the players with whom I had the privilege of working. A special thank you also goes to the fans. You carried us, you trusted us, you gave us energy, even during difficult times. It truly pains me that we disappointed you and couldn’t give you any more memorable nights of football at this World Cup. You deserved so much more!”
