German coach Loew to resign after Euros

Germany coach Joachim Loew has confirmed his intention to step down from his post after this summer’s Euro tournament, the German Football Federation (DFB) has said.

The DFB said in a statement that Loew had asked to be released out of his contract until the 2022 World Cup after the June 11-July 11 continental tournament. Loew became head coach in 2006 and led Germany to the 2014 World Cup title. However, results since then have been rather disappointing, including a humiliating first round elimination in the 2018 World Cup.

“I take this step very consciously, full of pride and enormous gratitude, but at the same time continue to be very motivated when it comes to the upcoming European Championship tournament,” Loew said in the statement.

“I have been able to work with the best footballers in the country for almost 17 years and supported them in their development. I have had great triumphs with them and painful defeats, but above all many wonderful and magical moments – not just winning the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.”

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