Joachim Löw quits as German national football team coach

Joachim Löw has announced that he is stepping down as the head coach of Germany’s national football team.

The news was confirmed on the verified Twitter handle of the country’s football body, on Tuesday.

Löw would step down officially after the upcoming UEFA European Championship, ending his 17-year stint with Die Mannschaft.

The 61-year-old who initially joined the team as an assistant to Jurgen Klinsmann in 2004 took charge after the latter’s departure in 2006.

He then led Die Mannschaft to the final of Euro 2008 and World Cup success in 2014.

Low, 61, has been a crucial part of the DFB’s strategy since initially joining the national set up as an assistant to Klinsmann in 2004.

Low’s contract had been due to expire in 2022, but has asked to be released from his contract following the re-scheduled Euros this summer.

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“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.

“Proud, because it is something very special and an honor for me to be involved in my country.

“And because I have been able to work with the best footballers in the country for almost 17 years and support them in their development.

“I have great triumphs with them and painful defeats, but above all many wonderful and magical moments – not just winning the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

“I am and will remain grateful to the DFB, which has always provided me and the team with an ideal working environment.”

“I still feel the unconditional will as well as great energy and ambition for the upcoming European Championship.

“I will do my best to make our fans happy and successful at this tournament. I also know that this applies to the entire team. “