Next Germany manager odds as Julian Nagelsmann quits after World Cup exit

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 14: Jürgen Klopp commentates with Julian Nagelsmann, Head Coach of Germany and Thomas Müller after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match between Germany and Curacao at Houston Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
Julian Nagelsmann has quit his role as Germany manager after World Cup exit (Image credit: Getty Images)

Germany are on the hunt for a new manager after news of Julian Nagelsmann's resignation broke on Friday morning.

His exit follows a dismal World Cup display, which ended with a shock exit to Paraguay, on penalties no less.

A number of high profile names are in the frame for the role, including a couple of Premier League winners and some German legends.

Klopp and Pep among the favourites for the job

Jurgen Klopp attends the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Croatia at Dallas Stadium on June 17, 2026 in Arlington, Texas

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Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is favourite to land the job, with odds of 2/5 on Oddschecker, having not taken up a managerial role since he walked away from Anfield in 2024.

Reports claim that the German, who is currently head of global soccer at Red Bull, would be willing to return to the touchline for his national team.

Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool talking with Pep Guardiola manager of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool FC at Etihad Stadium

Pep Guardiola is another candidate for the Germany manager's position (Image credit: Getty Images)

Some reports even suggest that Klopp's contract with Red Bull has a clause that would allow him to leave specifically for the Germany manager's job.

While he is the front runner, his old Premier League adversary Pep Guardiola is not far behind, with odds of 5/1 to take the role.

Guardiola has never managed at international level before, but has previously suggested in interviews that it is something he would be interested in doing.

After leaving City at the end of last season, he said he wouldn't have the energy to take on another club project and do what he has previously done at clubs like Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

However, he didn't rule out a return to management and added: "Maybe a national team, but that's different."

Sebastian Hoeness, Head coach of VfB Stuttgart looks on prior to the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at MHPArena on October 06, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany.

Sebastian Hoeness is among the candidates for the Germany national team job (Image credit: Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images)

Also in the running, according to the bookies are Stuttgart boss Sebastian Hoeness, at 6/1, a return for former Germany World Cup winning boss Joachim Low at 8/1 and Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler, also at 8/1.

Less likely candidates in the running include former Germany manager Jurgen Klinsmann at 25/1 and current USA boss Mauricio Pochettino with the same odds.

Ex-England manager Gareth Southgate a long shot at 33/1, along with Patrick Vieira.

Ryan Gray
Freelance Writer

Ryan Gray is a freelance writer, covering mainly travel and occasionally sport. He previously spent two years as Sports Editor at the Watford Observer before turning his hand to travel writing, with his work appearing in various national UK publications. He has gone from providing matchday commentary for Blyth Spartans to covering FA Cup and Euros finals, as well as interviewing the likes of Claudio Ranieri, Alan Shearer and Glenn Hoddle, among other big names. 

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