He put an end to the rumors. For several days, a return of Julian Nagelsmann to Bayern Munich had been announced by certain media, including Sky Sports. The 36-year-old coach has finally extended his contract with the German Football Federation, as it announced this Friday. He should therefore remain the national coach until 2026 and the World Cup co-organized by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Julian Nagelsmann reacted after this extension: “It’s a decision that comes from the heart. It is a great honor to be able to coach the national team and work with the best players in the country. With successful and passionate performances, we have the chance to lead an entire country. The two victories against France and the Netherlands in March gave a taste of this. »
Euro 2024 will take place this summer in Germany. An assumed objective for the coach: “The enthusiasm of the fans touched me a lot. Together, we want to succeed in the Euro at home, we are all committed to it. Then, I am very looking forward, with my coaching team, to taking on the challenge of a World Cup. »
The president of the German Football Federation, Bernd Neuendorf, was satisfied with the extension of Julian Nagelsmann. He knows it, the former Leipzig or Bayern tactician is a coveted man. “It is a strong signal for the Federation and the national team that he remains the national coach beyond the Euro at home. Because it is popular with many major European clubs. But for him, the national team is more than a job, it is a true affair of the heart. »