Fabrizio Romano delivers update on Jurgen Klopp to Germany
Jurgen Klopp’s return to the dugout appears to be edging closer after fresh developments emerged over his future, with Germany moving decisively in their search for a new head coach following a disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
The former Liverpool manager has not taken charge of a team since leaving Anfield at the end of the 2023/24 season. Instead, Klopp accepted a senior football leadership role within the Red Bull Group, overseeing its global football operations, but speculation over a return to management has never truly disappeared.
Germany’s World Cup ended in bitter disappointment after a shock Round of 32 exit on penalties to Paraguay, prompting the German Football Association to consider a change in direction.
Klopp was immediately identified as the standout candidate to lead the national team into the next cycle, with reports gathering pace over the past week.
Now, Fabrizio Romano has delivered his trademark “here we go” confirmation on the situation, revealing: “Jürgen Klopp as new Germany head coach, here we go! Klopp has accepted to take over; long-term contract details, project and RB Group exit still under discussion, but he will be the new head coach.”
Romano’s update indicates that while some contractual details remain unresolved, Klopp has already given the green light to take charge of his national team.
Discussions are continuing over the length of his contract, the long-term vision for the Germany project and the terms of his departure from Red Bull.
The respected journalist also reports that Red Bull had lined up Oliver Glasner as Klopp’s successor within the organisation.
However, those plans have now been disrupted after Glasner agreed to become Nottingham Forest’s new head coach, leaving Red Bull searching for an alternative replacement.
For Liverpool supporters, the news will come as little surprise. Klopp has repeatedly spoken of the emotional and physical demands of club management, making international football an attractive next step.
Should the remaining formalities be completed, one of the most iconic managers in Liverpool’s history will soon embark on a new challenge, taking charge of Germany as they look to recover from their disappointing World Cup exit and build towards future success.
🚨🇩🇪 BREAKING: Jürgen Klopp as new Germany head coach, here we go! 💥
Klopp has accepted to take over; long term contract details, project and RB Group exit still under discussion, but he will be the new head coach.
RB considered Glasner as replacement but he signs at #NFFC.… pic.twitter.com/a5uULmyCJx
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 5, 2026