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‘I am not someone who runs away’: Nagelsmann will not quit after Germany exit
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The Guardian·about 16 hours ago

‘I am not someone who runs away’: Nagelsmann will not quit after Germany exit

  • Under pressure head coach ‘would love to continue’ in job

  • Tuesday declared national holiday in Paraguay

Julian Nagelsmann said he will not be resigning after Germany’s elimination from the World Cup last 32 at the hands of Paraguay after a penalty shootout.

“I am not someone who runs away,” said the Germany head coach.

“This is not the first time this has happened, and there are some things about today that need to be changed.

But if the DFB wants me to continue I am going to continue.

I know the mechanics of football, I know how the industry works.

I know a lot of people will want me to leave but I would love to continue if the football association wants me to.”

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Sources: The Guardian

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