Jurgen Klopp is in talks to become the next head coach of the Germany national team
Jurgen Klopp confirms to Magenta TV he is in talks to become the new Germany coach (July 3, 2026)
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Jurgen Klopp says he doesn't expect Red Bull to stand in his way of becoming the next Germany coach after confirming talks are underway to replace Julian Nagelsmann.
Nagelsmann's Germany were knocked out of the World Cup on penalties by Paraguay on Monday evening at the last-32 stage, which was viewed as a major disappointment for the four-time champions.
Nagelsmann, who had been in charge since succeeding Hansi Flick on September 2023, immediately stepped down from his position leading to speculation that former Liverpool boss Klopp would be in line to take charge.
The legendary ex-Reds boss, who now works as Red Bull's global head of soccer for their worldwide stable of clubs, has been at the World Cup in a role as an analyst for German TV station Magenta. And speaking on Friday evening's broadcast, he revealed that he does not expect his current employers to block the national side's approach.
“Yes, I can confirm the talks," Klopp told Magenta said. "Things moved pretty quickly. Julian stepped down. The DFB (German FA) are looking for a successor. And they’re talking to me.
“What needs to happen now? Time. I’m under contract with Red Bull. I’ve said I’m interested in the talks. They will be intensive because this isn’t only about Julian Nagelsmann.
"I have an existing contract with Red Bull. I've said many times how much I enjoy this job. As a person, I usually honour contracts. But I've also made it clear that I'm interested in talks with the DFB.
“I also have to speak with (Red Bull CEO) Oliver Mintzlaff. He’s my employer. We’ve already touched on a few things. I assume he won’t stand in the way. I’ve been there for 19 months. It was an intense time.
“I’m ready. Once the talks begin, your mind starts racing. We have to change things fundamentally.
"There will have to be intensive discussions, because, of course, the problems we currently have cannot be pinned only on Julian Nagelsmann.
"Julian is an exceptional coach, and he will be able to prove that time and again throughout his coaching career."
Following die Mannschaft's early exit from the World Cup, Nagelsmann released a statement admitting it was a "bitter disappointment" to bow out at such an early juncture of the expanded tournament, which is taking place across Canada, the United States and Mexico.
“The decision was anything but easy for me," Nagelsmann said. "My top priority has always been the success of the team.
"After such a bitter disappointment, it deserves the chance of a new beginning. I am sorry and hurt from the bottom of my heart that we disappointed you and couldn’t give you any more football nights at this World Cup."
Klopp's move would mark a return to coaching for the first time since he left Liverpool after nine years in May 2024.
During his time on Merseyside, the iconic German won the Champions League, the Premier League, the FA Cup, two League Cups and a first-ever Club World Cup in 2019.
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