Jürgen Klopp reaches agreement to coach German team

Jürgen Klopp has reached an agreement in principle to become the next head coach of the German national team, the German Football Association (DFB) confirmed on July 11. The former Liverpool manager is set to succeed Julian Nagelsmann, who stepped down following Germany's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The DFB announced that its president, Bernd Neuendorf, and vice-president, Hans-Joachim Watzke, held their first in-depth talks with Klopp in New York on July 10. A statement said an understanding was reached on the key points of a potential contract, with negotiations set to continue next week. Both sides expressed confidence that a deal can be finalized, pending an agreement with Klopp's current employer, Red Bull, where he has served as Global Head of Soccer since January 2025.

Klopp, 59, publicly confirmed the discussions in an interview with German broadcaster Magenta. He stated that talks moved quickly after Nagelsmann's resignation and that he is interested in the position, though he must first negotiate his departure from Red Bull. Klopp indicated he does not expect his current employer to block the move, noting they have already been in contact.