Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterGermany 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 jobEx-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. You may like 'Thomas Tuchel is an outstanding coach, so stay calm' Jurgen Klopp defiant on England World Cup chances after Ghana setback Who will Pep Guardiola manage next? The leading contenders to hire Manchester City head coach Germany squad World Cup 2026: The team to face Curacao 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.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.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."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.TOPICSGermanyWorld Cup 2026Ryan GraySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterRyan 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.
