The German national team is about to open a new chapter in its history. Just days after the Mannschaft’s elimination in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay (1-1, 3-4 on penalties), the German Football Association (DFB) quickly ramped up efforts to find a successor for Julian Nagelsmann. This early exit once again highlighted the struggles faced by the German team in recent years, pushing leaders to seek a coach capable of sustainably reviving the sporting project.
Unsurprisingly, Jürgen Klopp’s name quickly emerged as the DFB’s top priority. Regarded as one of the best coaches of his generation, the former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool manager has immense experience at the highest level. His intense playing style, charisma, and ability to build competitive teams make him the ideal candidate to restore a strong identity to the Mannschaft. For months, his name had been circulating, but discussions accelerated significantly after the disappointment of the World Cup.
According to journalist Florian Plettenberg from Sky Germany, a preliminary agreement has now been reached between the German Football Association and the Red Bull group. Until now, Red Bull employed Jürgen Klopp in a strategic role after his departure from Liverpool. The parties have reportedly reached a compromise that would allow the German coach to be released from his commitments to take charge of the national team. This is a crucial step that brings Klopp significantly closer to the Mannschaft’s bench.
To finalize the last administrative and contractual details, Jürgen Klopp met on Saturday in New York with Oliver Mintzlaff, one of the key executives of the Red Bull group. This meeting, deemed decisive, is said to have addressed the final points related to his departure and to prepare for his arrival at the helm of the German national team. The discussions reportedly took place in a positive atmosphere, boosting optimism among the parties regarding the outcome of the negotiations.
Unless there’s a last-minute turnaround, Jürgen Klopp is now expected in Frankfurt next Friday to officially sign his contract with the German Football Association. The agreement is set to bind him until the 2030 World Cup, demonstrating the DFB’s commitment to a long-term project rather than a temporary solution. The leaders want to give their future coach the time needed to rebuild a team capable of competing with the best nations in world football.
This appointment represents a massive challenge for Klopp. Despite a wealth of talent, Germany has struggled to regain its prestige on the international stage for several major tournaments. Successive eliminations in big competitions have gradually weakened the image of a team once considered a global reference. The future coach will need to deliver results, but also restore confidence among supporters and recreate a true playing identity.
The former Liverpool manager arrives with an exceptional reputation. Throughout his career, he has won numerous trophies, including a Champions League and a Premier League with the Reds, after already making history with Borussia Dortmund. His ability to develop young players, instill a winning culture, and unite a group around a collective project is one of his main strengths.
🚨🇩🇪 Jürgen Klopp, set to sign his official four year contract as new Germany head coach by next week.
Never in doubt as reported for weeks; the Federation only wanted Klopp.
Up next: Nations League 2027, Euro 2028, World Cup 2030.
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For the DFB, this choice reflects a clear desire to definitively turn the page on recent years. The leaders hope that Klopp’s experience and leadership will enable the Mannschaft to quickly return to the top. With the Euro and the 2030 World Cup in sight, the goal will be to build a team capable of reconnecting with the successes that have defined the greatness of German football.
According to Florian Plettenberg, all conditions are now in place to officially announce this arrival in the coming days. Unless something unexpected happens, Jürgen Klopp will become the new coach of Germany, with the ambition to restore the Mannschaft to its place among the greatest teams on the planet and to write a new chapter in its history.
