Jürgen Klopp has confirmed that his appointment as Germany head coach is entering its final stages, with an official announcement expected within days. The former Liverpool manager will succeed Julian Nagelsmann following the national team’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
“Nothing has been finalized yet. But the talks have gone well, and everything is moving in the right direction,” Klopp said. “We’re not that far away from being able to make an announcement. When the time comes, we’ll make the announcement ourselves.”
Red Bull agreement secured
The appointment required an agreement between the German Football Association (DFB) and Red Bull, where Klopp has served as Head of Global Soccer since leaving Liverpool. That obstacle has been cleared following a meeting between Klopp and Red Bull chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff in New York.
“I’ve reached an agreement and an arrangement with Red Bull—a very, very generous one,” Klopp confirmed. Sky Germany reports that a full agreement is now in place between the DFB and Red Bull regarding his release.
Klopp’s contract with the national team is expected to run until the 2030 World Cup, giving him a full four-year cycle to prepare for the tournament across Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
Friday unveiling in Frankfurt
The contractual formalities are expected to be completed after Sunday’s World Cup final. If everything proceeds as planned, Klopp will sign his contract in Frankfurt on Friday, with the DFB planning an official unveiling later that day accompanied by a press conference.
The transition marks a significant shift for German football, bringing one of the country’s most successful club managers to the international stage. Klopp will take charge after Nagelsmann’s tenure, which concluded with the 2026 World Cup campaign.