Klopp Confirms Talks Over Germany National Team Job
Jürgen Klopp confirmed he is in talks to become Germany's national team coach following Julian Nagelsmann's departure after the team's early World Cup exit. The former Liverpool manager said discussions are ongoing but require time to final
Jürgen Klopp, former Liverpool manager, confirmed he is negotiating to become the new head coach of the German national team, but emphasized that the process requires time to complete.
Germany is seeking a new coach after Julian Nagelsmann stepped down following the national team's unexpected elimination in the 2026 World Cup round of 32.
The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed it has approached Jürgen Klopp, Liverpool's former head coach who currently leads the football operations division of the Red Bull group, to take on the role of Bundestrainer.
Klopp confirmed the ongoing negotiations: "Things happened very quickly. Julian has stepped down, the DFB is looking for his successor, and they're talking with me. There will need to be intensive discussions because the problems we're facing clearly aren't just Julian's responsibility alone."
"Julian is an excellent coach and he will prove that many more times in his managerial career. That's why we need to wait and see how those discussions develop. I also need to discuss this with Oliver Mintzlaff, my employer."
