Official: German national team and coach Nagelsmann extend contract until 2028

The German Football Association (DFB) released a statement on Friday confirming that Julian Nagelsmann's term as head coach will be extended from 2026 to 2028.

Nagelsmann, 37, has coached Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich and is regarded as an outstanding representative of the young German coach. He has been the head coach of the German national team since September 2023 and has won 11 games so far. A record of 5 draws and 3 losses.

Nagelsmann was also the hero behind Germany's advancement to the quarter-finals of the 2024 European Cup. Although they were defeated by a Spanish header before the end of the game, Nagelsmann still won the German Football Association's praise for his outstanding coaching performance. trust.

Various signs indicate that Nagelsmann signed the contract extension during the German Football Association's 125th anniversary celebration. In this regard, German Football Association President Bernd Neuendorf explained: "The contract extension of Julian Nagelsmann is a great honor for the club. Man sends a strong message, especially in the context of our 125th anniversary of the founding of the Football Association. This move shows that we will not be satisfied with past successes, but continue to strive to achieve more. The national team coach plays a role in this process Julian Nagelsmann is the perfect person for this role - not only because of his football expertise, but also because of his keen insight into the team and the fans."

"Today is not only an important moment to look back on the glorious history of the DFB and German football, but also a moment to look to the future with confidence."

Nagelsmann himself said: "When I joined the German Football Association in September 2023, I did not expect that I would continue to serve as the German national team coach after the 2024 European Cup. Our goal is quite clear, that is, to strive for 2024. Success at the European Championships in 2018."

“However, I could not have foreseen how important the national team would be to the German people and how much support it would receive. The positive feedback we receive every day is not only a reflection of their support for me, but also a confirmation of the direction we have chosen. Right. This journey is far from over.”

"All of us - the fans, the team and the staff - have achieved something together. We want to build on it and pursue even greater success. We want to win championships together."