Jurgen Klopp is on the verge of becoming Germany's next head coach after reaching an agreement in principle with the German Football Association (DFB), according to reports from Germany via Sky Sports. A breakthrough was achieved during talks in New York on Friday, with Klopp expected to sign a contract that will run until the end of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Only final formalities remain before the deal is completed.
Klopp's exit from Red Bull and DFB announcement
Klopp's departure from his role at Red Bull is expected to be finalized with the company's CEO, Oliver Mintzlaff, during their meeting in New York by early next week. The DFB reportedly plans to officially announce the agreement on Saturday. Klopp currently serves as Red Bull Group's head of global soccer, but his contract includes a special release clause allowing him to take charge of the Germany national team.
Klopp's coaching return and Nagelsmann's exit
This would be Klopp's first coaching job since leaving Liverpool in 2024. He replaces Julian Nagelsmann, who stepped down as head coach after Germany's shocking World Cup last-32 exit against Paraguay. Nagelsmann, 38, took charge of Germany in September 2023 and guided the nation to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, where they were beaten by eventual winners Spain.
