Joachim Low will LEAVE his role as Germany national team boss after the Euros.

The German FA (DFB) have confirmed the news on their website.

The 61-year-old was under contract until after the 2022 World Cup, but has asked to leave the role early.

Low took over in 2006 after a spell as Jurgen Klinsmann’s assistant and won the 2014 World Cup.

He told the DFB website: “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.

“I’m 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.”

Meanwhile, Ladbrokes have made Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp the second favourite to replace Joachim Low in the summer.

A disastrous title defence has led to questions of the German’s position, although he has remained adamant that he wants to stay at Anfield.

Germany Under-21 boss Stefan Kuntz is the bookie’s frontrunner.

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