Jürgen Klopp is poised to become the next Germany head coach on a long-term contract extending until 2030. The German Football Association (DFB) plans to hold decisive talks with the former Liverpool manager in New York this weekend to finalise the appointment.
Weekend negotiations
The governing body confirmed discussions with Klopp following Julian Nagelsmann‘s decision to step down from the national team position. Reports suggest the 59-year-old will commit to an eight-year tenure if weekend discussions proceed as expected, securing his services for two World Cup cycles.
Klopp currently serves as Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull, a position he accepted in January 2025. His departure from the Austrian company is considered a formality once contractual terms with the DFB are concluded.
From club giants to national duty
The prospective appointment marks a significant shift for Klopp, who left Liverpool at the end of the 2023-24 season after nearly nine years at Anfield. He subsequently joined Red Bull in an executive capacity overseeing the corporation’s football operations across multiple clubs including RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg.
Nagelsmann’s exit creates the vacancy Klopp appears set to fill. The 38-year-old’s departure clears the path for one of Germany’s most celebrated managers to take charge of the national side ahead of the 2026 World Cup cycle.
What happens next
Officials from the DFB will meet Klopp in New York to complete the agreement. Confirmation of his appointment would see him leave the Red Bull structure immediately to focus on preparing the national team for upcoming international commitments.