Klopp will not just be a figurehead; he is reportedly being granted sweeping powers to overhaul the entire national team set-up. This includes a complete restructuring of the youth development categories and a fundamental change in playing style to align with his high-intensity philosophy. As part of this revolution, he is expected to reunite with former Liverpool assistant Pep Lijnders, who is available following his departure from Manchester City.
In his confirmation of the negotiations, Klopp was open about his situation with his current employers. "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 need to talk to Oliver Mintzlaff. He's my employer. We've already discussed things. I assume he won't stand in my way. I was there for 19 months. It was an intense time. Ideally, everyone wins in the end. Red Bull needs to come out of this clean," he explained.