Jurgen Klopp

Jürgen Klopp is now the clear frontrunner to immediately take over the German national team following Julian Nagelsmann’s humiliating World Cup elimination against Paraguay and Germany’s failure to even reach the Round of 16, with the disastrous campaign expected to trigger immediate changes at the DFB. I can reveal that even before Germany’s elimination, a backchannel had already been opened between DFB sporting director Rudi Völler and Jürgen Klopp’s camp through his agent, with contingency plans quietly discussed behind the scenes should Nagelsmann’s World Cup end in failure. The defeat against Paraguay will now dramatically accelerate those discussions.

⚠️ Jürgen Klopp has volunteered to take a substantial pay cut to rebuild the national team, while his predecessor, Julian Nagelsmann, appears determined to squeeze every last cent from an eight-figure severance package, turning what should have been a quiet departure into a masterclass in self-interest and ensuring his final contribution to German football is an invoice.

Jürgen Klopp has already accepted and will take over the Germany national team with immediate effect, with formal discussions set to begin between the German Football Federation and RB Leipzig supervisory board chairman Oliver Mintzlaff over Klopp’s release from his role as Head of Global Soccer, a process expected to unfold smoothly due to the release mechanism embedded within his contract. The 59-year-old has already, as exclusively revealed by me as the first journalist worldwide, outlined an ambitious long-term vision to rebuild German football from the ground up, targeting youth development, coaching standards, talent pathways and the overall footballing philosophy. His project extends far beyond the senior national team, with plans for a complete structural reset designed to modernise every level of the game and restore Germany to the pinnacle of world football.

🔜💣: The German Football Federation has already begun sending invitations to foreign correspondents in anticipation of Jürgen Klopp’s first press conference, expected to take place in the coming days. Liverpool’s former manager is set to put pen to paper and become the new head coach of the German national team, following my exclusive reveal as the first journalist worldwide.

🇩🇪 Germany Football Federation are ready to open talks with Jurgen Klopp for replace Julian Nagelsmann. #Mannschaft https://t.co/lQBflzDVGV

Jurgen Klopp is new head coach of Germany National Team. 🇩🇪 https://t.co/jPkK44QYvH

🚨⤵️ As exclusively revealed in October 2024: Jürgen Klopp has an exit option in his contract for the Germany job. The agreement was reached with Oliver Mintzlaff and that clause remains valid. Klopp can leave his current contract at any time should he decide to do so. 🇩🇪 https://t.co/BatTIKBdz1

🚨🧨 Today is Jürgen Klopp Day in Germany. The meeting with the DFB officials is scheduled to take place later this morning. Only then will Klopp sign his contract until 2030, followed by the official announcement. Klopp will be presented as Germany’s new Bundestrainer at 11:00 CEST - live on Sky Sport News. @SkySportDE 🇩🇪

🚨🏁 Bernd Neuendorf has also confirmed our news that Jürgen Klopp will have no additional role with Red Bull. Never considered. “His full focus will be on the DFB.” Neuendorf also confirmed that, in recognition of Red Bull’s support, Red Bull will donate €1 million to the Wings for Life Foundation. In addition, Germany will play three international matches in Leipzig. “This is our way of showing our appreciation to Red Bull and Leipzig.” @SkySportDE 🇩🇪

🚨🏁 Exclusive news, official and confirmed. Jürgen Klopp always dreamed of becoming Germany’s Bundestrainer one day. He had always been lined up as the successor to Julian Nagelsmann if Nagelsmann ever stepped down or his spell as Germany head coach came to an end – as it has now. Now, a new era begins.

Jurgen Klopp ready to accept the Germany national team job. Julian Nagelsmann expected to depart following Germany’s World Cup exit despite wanting to stay.🇩🇪 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/upttIj4Bvm

More on Jurgen Klopp and Germany. Klopp has already agreed to to the role and his Red Bull contract has an exit clause for the Germany national team. A formal agreement with the DFB is now expected. Klopp is ready to return to coaching and the parties are now set to discuss terms and backroom staff.🇩🇪

Jürgen Klopp confirmed as the new head coach of Germany on a contract until 2030.🇩🇪 https://t.co/UGO8dt3Nxg

🚨🇩🇪 Jürgen Klopp remains top candidate for Germany job as reported two days ago, talks to start soon with his camp. The exit clause into RB Group contract is ONLY valid for Germany, as Klopp always used to dream for national team job. 💭 🎥➕ https://t.co/Uxqru7WUE6 https://t.co/G2TpG0QsRk

🚨🇩🇪 Jürgen Klopp, set to sign his official four year contract as new Germany head coach by next week. Never in doubt as reported for weeks; Klopp only wanted Germany and the Federation only wanted Klopp. Official statement to follow soon. 🧢 https://t.co/WlfpXn5KYi

🚨🇩🇪 Jürgen Klopp, set to sign his official four year contract as new Germany head coach by next week. Never in doubt as reported for weeks; the Federation only wanted Klopp. Up next: Nations League 2027, Euro 2028, World Cup 2030. ➕ https://t.co/t99uaPyc7m https://t.co/38iTFF3wN1

Germany FA release official statement on hiring Jurgen Klopp as next national team manager https://t.co/GtOGt673tx

Jurgen Klopp: "Yes, Julian resigned, and the DFB is working on a succession plan and over the course of these deliberations, they have reached out to me. "The timing, even now, is not perfect because I am currently under contract with Red Bull, but it is still better than it has ever been. "When I stopped at Liverpool, I lacked the energy for even one more year with the club, and I'm more than recharged now." (@MagentaTV)

NEW: Jürgen Klopp will be the new Germany head coach, according to Fabrizio Romano. "Klopp has accepted to take over; long term contract details, project and RB Group exit still under discussion, but he will be the new head coach." https://t.co/sku25krY2g

Bernd Neuendorf, president of the German FA: “We had a joint meeting this morning, it’s been 26 days since the bitter World Cup exit against Paraguay. I can inform you that there was a unanimous vote for Jürgen Klopp. We are therefore happy to introduce Jürgen Klopp as the new national coach. The assistant coaches are Peter Krawietz, Pepin Lijnders and Sven Bender”. We are convinced that Jürgen Klopp is the best solution and that’s why we’ve had some talks in recent weeks and pressed the accelerator. The personal talks with Jürgen Klopp confirmed our decision.”

🚨 BREAKING: Jürgen Klopp has officially opened doors to taking over as new German national team head coach! 💣🇩🇪 “The DFB leadership will now seek talks with Jürgen Klopp. He has already signaled his willingness to take on the position”, the Federation confirms. https://t.co/EuUzOTz4a5

👋🏼🇩🇪 Jurgen Klopp from New York confirms he’s gonna be new Germany head coach: “We're not that far away from being able to make announcement”. “Ideally, in the next few days”, told Magenta Tv. https://t.co/IwiFIUVm8p

🚨🇩🇪 Jürgen Klopp has signed his contract as new Germany head coach, today is the day for the official confirmation and unveiling. Here we go, never in doubt: Klopp until July 2030, set to be announced. https://t.co/Vt4Iqdjpu3

🚨🇩🇪 OFFICIAL: Jurgen Klopp is back! He’s the new German national team head coach. Done, confirmed until July 2030. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 https://t.co/GwePhXs1HN

🚨💣 BREAKING | Jürgen Klopp confirms our news: He wants the Germany job – but it will take time. Speaking to @MagentaTV, Klopp said: “Yes, I can confirm the talks. Things moved pretty quickly. Julian stepped down. The DFB are looking for a successor. And they’re talking to me.” On what still needs to happen: “Time. I’m under contract with Red Bull. I’ve said I’m interested in the talks. They will be intensive because this isn’t only about Julian Nagelsmann.” “I also have to speak with Oliver Mintzlaff. He’s my employer. We’ve already touched on a few things. I assume he won’t stand in the way. I’ve been there for 19 months. It was an intense time.” ⚠️ “I’m ready. Once the talks begin, your mind starts racing. We have to change things fundamentally.” @SkySportDE 🇩🇪

🚨💣 JÜRGEN KLOPP IS BACK! Revealed on Sunday, now official: Klopp will be unveiled as Germany’s new head coach tomorrow. LIVE on Sky Sport News: He will be presented at 11:00 CEST on Friday. Before that, he will sign his contract until 2030. It also confirms what we’ve been reporting ever since Klopp’s Liverpool exit: he was never truly retired from football. He always wanted to return for the Germany job. #LFC 🇩🇪

🚨🆕 Jürgen Klopp’s first top priority is to find a new right-back. Klopp does not see Joshua Kimmich in that role. As during his time at Liverpool, where he identified and developed Trent Alexander-Arnold, Klopp places enormous importance on the full-back positions. He is already closely monitoring Germany’s youth national teams in search of the right profile for the future. Today at 11:00 CEST, Klopp will officially be unveiled as Germany’s new Bundestrainer. @SkySportDE 🇩🇪

🚨🏁 NOW OFFICIAL: Jürgen Klopp is the new Bundestrainer of the Germany national team! Klopp has signed a contract until the end of the 2030 World Cup, with his official start date set for 15 August. His coaching staff will include Peter Krawietz, Pep Lijnders and Sven Bender. Also now official, as exclusively revealed: Per Mertesacker will succeed Andreas Rettig as the DFB’s new Managing Director Sport, starting on 1 January 2027. @SkySportDE 🇩🇪

🔜 Done Deal and confirmed! Jurgen #Klopp will be new #Germany National Team’s coach from August. Contract until 2030. #transfers https://t.co/TG0XrW5DUa

🔜 Done Deal and confirmed! Jurgen #Klopp will be new #Germany National Team’s coach. Contract until the end of World Cup 2030. #transfers https://t.co/TG0XrW5DUa

Now it’s official! Jurgen #Klopp is new #Germany National Team’s coach. Contract until 2030. No surprise here and confirmed since the last July 1! #transfers https://t.co/TdQU6CkH4v

Official statement from the German FA: "Regarding the appointment of a new coach, the DFB leadership will now seek talks with Jürgen Klopp . He has already signaled his general willingness to take on the position.  Furthermore, during today's meeting of the shareholders' representatives and the supervisory board, sporting director Andreas Rettig announced that he will not be extending his contract, which expires at the end of the year, for personal reasons. He had already informed the DFB president of this before the start of the current FIFA World Cup." (DFB)

BREAKING: Jurgen Klopp reaches agreement to become Germany head coach. More ⤵️ https://t.co/wf1GahuDen

#Klopp: “CT della #Germania? Le cose stanno proseguendo bene, ma non è ancora ufficiale” https://t.co/KwNxmPyhDt

Translated: #Klopp: “CT della #Germania? Le cose stanno proseguendo bene, ma non è ancora ufficiale” https://t.co/KwNxmPyhDt

Ufficiale: #Klopp è il nuovo CT della #Germania https://t.co/gFkMxwDUJU

Translated: Klopp is announced as the new Germany national team coach