German football federation, the DFB, announced on Saturday that they are close to an agreement with Klopp for him to become the new Germany coach. However, before Klopp makes his return to the touchline, the DFB said they still need to secure the approval of his current employer, the Red Bull Group.
Klopp, 59, has been the DFB's preferred candidate to succeed Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned following Germany's round-of-32 World Cup exit after losing on penalties to Paraguay. The German is widely considered one of the finest coaches in the game after glittering spells at Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool. He stepped away from management after leaving Liverpool in 2024 and has since been engaged as the head of global football for energy drink brand Red Bull.
During a meeting in New York on Friday, DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke held a discussion with Klopp regarding his potential appointment as national team coach. In a statement, the DFB said that 'an understanding was reached on the key points of a potential contract.'
Klopp has been 'more than recharged' since taking a break from the frontlines of football, he said last weekend. Since winning the World Cup 12 years ago in Brazil, Germany suffered two consecutive group-stage exits, before their latest disappointment in North America this summer.
The German national team is expected to announce a new coach soon. Klopp's appointment would bring an end to the tenure of interim coach Hansi Flick, who took over after Nagelsmann's resignation.
Germany's World Cup exit has raised questions about the team's future. The country's football federation will be hoping that Klopp can lead the team to its first major trophy in over a decade.
Klopp's expected appointment would be a coup for the German national team. The 59-year-old coach has a reputation for getting the best out of his players.
The DFB is set to confirm the deal in the coming days.
'An understanding was reached on the key points of a potential contract,' said the DFB in a statement.
Germany's football federation has been searching for a new coach since Nagelsmann's resignation. The team's World Cup exit was a major setback.
Klopp's appointment would be a major boost for the German national team. The 59-year-old coach has a wealth of experience, having managed Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool.
The DFB is confident that Klopp will lead the team to success. The 59-year-old coach has a reputation for being able to motivate his players.
Klopp's expected appointment would bring an end to the tenure of interim coach Hansi Flick. The German national team is expected to announce a new coach soon.
Germany's World Cup exit was a major disappointment. The team's football federation will be hoping that Klopp can lead the team to its first major trophy in over a decade.
The DFB is set to confirm the deal in the coming days.
The German national team's future is at stake. The country's football federation will be hoping that Klopp can lead the team to success.
Germany's football federation has been searching for a new coach since Nagelsmann's resignation. The team's World Cup exit was a major setback.
The DFB is confident that Klopp will lead the team to success.
Germany's football federation is set to confirm the deal in the coming days.
Klopp's appointment would be a major boost for the German national team. The 59-year-old coach has a wealth of experience, having managed Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool.
The DFB is hoping that Klopp will lead the team to its first major trophy in over a decade.