Sunday, July 12th 2026
Jürgen Klopp is very close to being appointed as the new coach of the German national team, having reached an agreement in principle with the German Football Association (DFB).
The former Liverpool manager has been the main target to take charge of Die Mannschaft, following Germany’s disappointing World Cup performance under Julian Nagelsmann.
Now, Klopp is expected to return to the bench in one of the most sensational appointments. of recent years.
According to reports from “Sky Sports Germany”, the DFB’s efforts have entered the decisive phase after high-level meetings held in the United States of America.
It is reported that an agreement in principle has been reached between the federation and the 59-year-old coach.
DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and vice president Hans-Joachim Watzke traveled to New York to meet with Klopp and to finalize the key terms of the deal.
This development comes after months of speculation surrounding the former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool coach, who has been out of the bench since the end of the 2023/24 season at Anfield.
The proposed contract is expected to last until the end of the 2030 World Cup, giving Germany the stability it has been looking for after disappointing results in tournaments.
However, there is one final hurdle before the official announcement.
Klopp is currently under contract as head of global football at the Red Bull Group. According to reports, talks will take place in New York early next week with Red Bull chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff to finalize the details of his departure from the company.
The DFB is said to be considering a special solution to avoid paying a large compensation. One option is for Klopp to continue as a Red Bull brand ambassador while also managing the German national team.
Such a compromise would allow Red Bull to retain its association with one of football’s most recognizable figures, while Klopp would be free to take charge of his country.
The German coach is also reportedly planning a major reshuffle of the technical staff to implement his philosophy immediately.
The German FA is ready to support him in bringing in more trusted associates, who will replace the assistants of the previous staff.
Among the names expected to join the new era are Peter Krawietz and Pepijn Lijnders, two of Klopp’s close assistants during his successful time at Liverpool.
Their arrival would signal a complete change in the tactical direction of the German national team, bringing to the international arena the intense style of play that made Klopp a Premier League legend./GazetaExpress/
Source: prizrenpost
