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.”