Jurgen Klopp has agreed to become Germany’s new head coach, paving the way for his return to management after two years away from the touchline following his departure from Liverpool.
The agreement comes after Germany’s disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign and the resignation of Julian Nagelsmann.
Jurgen Klopp has been serving as Red Bull’s Head of Global Football since leaving Anfield in 2024, but the chance to lead his country has persuaded him to step back into coaching.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the deal is close to completion, with only contractual details surrounding his exit from Red Bull and the final terms of the appointment still to be resolved.
Newsextra24 reports that Nagelsmann’s departure followed Germany’s shock round of 32 exit to Paraguay at the World Cup. The defeat, sealed by a penalty shootout, brought an abrupt end to the tournament for Die Mannschaft and intensified pressure on the German Football Association to make a change.
Speaking on Magenta TV while working as a television pundit during the tournament, Klopp confirmed discussions with the German Football Association.
“Yes, I can confirm the talks,” Klopp said. “Things moved along quite quickly. Julian [Nagelsmann] has resigned and the DFB is working on a successor. And in the course of these considerations, they approached me.”
The 59-year-old is widely regarded as the German FA’s preferred choice, with negotiations gathering pace in recent days. Reports indicate that talks have advanced significantly, although the final paperwork is yet to be completed.
