The German Football Association (DFB) has confirmed it will open talks with Hansi Flick about succeeding Joachim Low as national team coach.
Low will step down following this summer's European Championship after 15 years in the role.
It was revealed earlier this month that Flick will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, with Julian Nagelsmann already confirmed as his replacement.
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What did the DFB say about Flick?
In a statement to SID, the DFB said: "It is well known that Hansi Flick is held in high regard by the DFB.