Man Utd dealt blow in search for Erik ten Hag successor as Germany deliver huge update on Julian Nagelsmann after impressive win over France

The former Bayern Munich coach joined the German national team as their manager in September 2023 on a short-term deal that will expire after the conclusion of Euro 2024. Now, DFB president Bernd Neuendorf has hinted that a new deal will be offered to him before the flagship continental competition.

Speaking to ZDF after Germany's 2-0 win over France in their international friendly on Saturday, Neuendorf said: "It would be absolutely desirable from our side (to extend Nagelsmann’s contract). We’re a good team, we get on well, we’re in intensive dialogue."

Nagelsmann has already suggested he is very much open to staying on beyond Euro 2024, telling reporters earlier this month: "If I have a contract offer before the European Championship that I am happy with and where I say I feel comfortable and where I see myself, then there is a high probability that I will sign it before the European Championship."

A few weeks back it was reported that Nagelsmann could return to the club management arena if he did not receive a new deal before the Euros. Premier League giants Manchester United were being linked with a move for the German coach amid suggestions that new minority owners INEOS are looking to replace current boss Erik ten Hag in the summer.

After an important win over France, Germany will be next seen in action in a second friendly encounter against the Netherlands on Tuesday. An official announcement on Nagelsmann's future is likely to be made in the coming weeks.