The German Football Federation (DFB) has initiated talks with Jurgen Klopp to fill the vacant head coach position, following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation.
Nagelsmann stepped down after Germany's shock Round of 32 elimination by Paraguay on penalties at the 2026 World Cup.
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Sky Germany reports that Klopp has a verbal agreement allowing him to leave his role as Red Bull's head of global soccer, though final details remain unresolved.
Klopp Confirms Talks
Klopp publicly confirmed the negotiations, stating: "Yes, I can confirm the talks.
Julian resigned, and the DFB is working on a succession plan, and over the course of these deliberations, they have reached out to me."
The DFB has officially named only Klopp in its public search, noting his willingness to take on the role.
Klopp indicated he feels "more recharged than ever" after two years away from club management.
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The administrative transition followed an intense three-hour meeting in Frankfurt between DFB officials and Nagelsmann.
Although Nagelsmann initially intended to fulfill his contract through Euro 2028, he stepped down to give the national team a fresh start.
Nagelsmann ended his tenure, which began in September 2023, with a record of 23 wins, seven draws, and seven losses in 37 matches.
The penalty shootout defeat against Paraguay marked Germany's third consecutive World Cup failure to reach the round of 16.
Klopp has been in a strategic role with Red Bull since January 1, 2025, assisting sporting directors and advancing soccer philosophy.
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This potential role would be his first international coaching job since starting his managerial career at Mainz 05 in 2001.
