Klopp agrees to become Germany’s new coach

Jürgen Klopp has reached an agreement in principle to become the new head coach of Germany's men's national team, replacing Julian Nagelsmann in what would mark the former Liverpool manager's return to the touchline after a two-year absence.espn+2

The 59-year-old met with senior German Football Association (DFB) officials and agreed on "key points" of a deal, according to ESPN and the BBC, with a formal announcement pending the resolution of his contractual obligations to the Red Bull Group, where he has served as Head of Global Soccer since 2024.bbc+1

From World Cup Shock to Swift Succession

The vacancy arose after Nagelsmann was asked to step down on July 2 following Germany's stunning round-of-32 exit from the 2026 World Cup, where they lost 4-3 on penalties to Paraguay. Nagelsmann, who was under contract through the 2028 European Championship, reportedly accepted a severance package of approximately seven million euros after a three-hour meeting at DFB headquarters in Frankfurt.aljazeera+1

The DFB moved quickly, confirming on the same day that it had already approached Klopp. "He has already signaled his general willingness to take on the position," the federation said in a statement.sports.yahoo+1

Red Bull Exit Clause Smooths the Path

Klopp's path to the Germany job has been eased by a specific exit clause in his Red Bull contract that allows him to leave for the national team role, according to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg. Reports from German tabloid Bild indicate Klopp will remain with Red Bull as a brand ambassador even after taking the coaching position.bavarianfootballworks+2

DFB supervisory board chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke had earlier urged caution, telling The Athletic on July 7: "This is not a done deal yet. There are still hurdles to overcome, especially given his contract with RB". Those hurdles now appear largely cleared, with the agreement on key terms reached during discussions in New York on Friday.italpress+2

A New Chapter

The appointment would represent Klopp's first coaching role since leaving Liverpool in the summer of 2024. Reports suggest his contract with the DFB will run through 2030, encompassing both the 2028 European Championship and the 2030 World Cup cycle.rte+2