Written By: Olaleye Oluwadamilola, Lagos
After this summer’s European Championship on home soil, Julian Nagelsmann will continue to lead the Germany national team as decided on Friday by the DFB supervisory board.
The 36-year-old’s contract is currently valid through the end of the USA, Canada, and Mexico 2026 FIFA World Cup. After EURO 2024, the original contract that Nagelsmann had signed in September of last year was set to expire.
Nagelsmann on his contract extension: “I made this decision with my heart. It’s a great honour to be able to coach the national team and work with the best players in the country. With successful, passionate performances, we have the chance to inspire an entire nation”.
“We got a taste of that in the two wins against France and the Netherlands in March, where the enthusiasm of the fans really touched me. We want to have a successful European Championship together on home turf, and we’re all itching to get going. After that, I’m looking forward to taking on the challenge of a World Cup alongside my coaching team”.
DFB President Bernd Neuendorf explained: “It’s a strong sign for the DFB and the national team that Julian Nagelsmann will remain head coach beyond the EUROs, with him being on the wish list of so many of Europe’s top clubs. But coaching the national team is more than just a job for Julian – his heart and soul is in it. Now we can plan with a degree of stability, and everyone can focus on putting in a successful performance at the European Championship.”
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
