Völler expects Nagelsmann's next top club soon

Rudi Völler assumes that Julian Nagelsmann, after his resignation as national team coach, will soon again take the manager’s seat at a top club. The next goal is a top club, while the former DFB chief has largely withdrawn from the public eye since his departure after the 2026 World Cup and is initially seeking peace.

Völler talks about phone calls with Nagelsmann

In the interview, Völler said he had spoken with Nagelsmann several times in recent days. He emphasized that the former national team coach initially wants to gain distance and settle down. These conversations reinforce Völler’s expectation of a swift return.

Völler is convinced that the current break will not last long. He described Nagelsmann as an excellent coach and assumes that he will soon take charge of an outright top team again. This underscores his confidence in Nagelsmann’s abilities.

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Nagelsmann had stepped down from his position after the disappointing 2026 World Cup. Since then he has largely stayed out of the public eye and made few appearances. His withdrawal was interpreted by many observers as a sign of a needed recovery.

Völler is now working at the DFB together with Jürgen Klopp, the new national team coach. Klopp has created a fresh sense of optimism around the national team since taking office. Völler actively supports this development.

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According to Völler’s assessment, there was initially a generally positive mood even among Nagelsmann, which later shifted. There are no concrete clues about the coach’s next employer, but Völler believes in a swift return at the highest level.