Jürgen Klopp has reached an agreement in principle to become Germany head coach on a contract running until after the 2030 World Cup. The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed that Bernd Neuendorf and Hans-Joachim Watzke held constructive talks with the 59-year-old in New York, settling the key points of a potential deal.
New York breakthrough
The DFB announced that an understanding was reached during discussions in New York, though negotiations remain subject to an agreement with Klopp’s current employer, Red Bull. Final contract details are now being clarified between both parties.
The appointment follows Julian Nagelsmann’s decision to step down on 3 July. The 38-year-old left his post after Germany suffered a disappointing elimination from the World Cup in the round of 32 against Paraguay, despite the team topping their group earlier in the tournament.
From club to country
Klopp has been out of frontline management since departing Liverpool at the end of the 2023-24 season. He subsequently accepted a position as Red Bull’s Head of Global Soccer in January 2025, overseeing operations across the energy drink corporation’s football network.
His exit from the Austrian company is considered a formality and is expected to be finalised at the beginning of next week once terms with the DFB are settled. The move marks Klopp’s return to coaching and his first role in international football.
What happens next
Confirmation of the appointment would see Klopp leave the Red Bull structure immediately to focus on rebuilding the national side. He will take charge ahead of the qualification campaign for the 2026 World Cup, with the long-term contract covering two World Cup cycles through to 2030.
The DFB stated that both sides are confident the remaining negotiations can be successfully concluded following resolution with Red Bull.