Klopp reaches agreement to take Germany reins
Jurgen Klopp has agreed to become Germany's new head coach, with his appointment now subject to the DFB reaching a deal with Red Bull.
Germany let Julian Nagelsmann go after a surprise Round of 32 elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The four-time champion was beaten by Paraguay on penalties after a 1-1 draw, its first shootout defeat at the FIFA World Cup from five attempts.
Klopp quickly emerged as the favourite for the role after saying he was recharged and ready to return to the dugout, two years on from his shock Liverpool exit.
Klopp has served as Red Bull's head of global football since October 2024, but he has now agreed to take charge of the national team, subject to a deal being struck between the DFB and his current employer.
A statement issued by the DFB read: "DFB President Bernd Neuendorf and DFB Vice-President Hans-Joachim Watzke held their first intensive talks with Jurgen Klopp yesterday in New York, about the possible takeover of the office of national coach.
"During the constructive exchange, an agreement was reached on essential key points of a potential contract.
"The talks will continue in the coming week. Both sides are confident that the negotiations – subject to an agreement with Klopp's current employer, Red Bull – can ultimately be concluded successfully."
Throughout almost nine years in charge of Liverpool, Klopp won eight trophies, including the club's first UEFA Champions League crown since 2005 and its first domestic league title in the Premier League era, in 2019-2020.
Klopp also won back-to-back Bundesliga titles with Borussia Dortmund in 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 and led it to the 2012-2013 Champions League final, which it lost to Bayern Munich.
He had been tentatively linked with Bayern and Real Madrid after quitting Liverpool, but he rubbished those rumours on each occasion.
When a deal with the DFB is finalised, Klopp's first task will be to oversee Germany's 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League campaign, with Netherlands, Greece and Serbia its opponents in Group A2.
His attention will then turn towards a UEFA Euro 2028 qualifying campaign, and that tournament could see him return to the city of Liverpool, with games being held at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.
