Anfield could be set to see more of Jurgen Klopp in the years to come after his agreement to become the next Germany head coach.
Fabrizio Romano reports Klopp will be Germany’s new head coach after accepting the role in the aftermath of Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation.
He, along with Sky Germany‘s Florian Plettenberg, state on X that details of a long-term contract and his exit agreement with Red Bull are yet to be agreed, but that he “will” be appointed.
It means Anfield could be expected to see more of the 59-year-old next season and in the years that follow as he keeps a close eye on Florian Wirtz, Germany’s focal point.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, March 28, 2026: Liverpool's assistant manager Jürgen Klopp signs autographs at half-time during the LFC Foundation match between Liverpool FC Legends and Borussia Dortmund Legends at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
National team managers readily attend matches to scout and evaluate players, whether they are regulars or emerging talent, and Klopp will be expected to do the same.
There are currently 14 German players in the Premier League, including Wirtz, Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade, all of whom were in the World Cup squad this summer.
It means he is likely to frequently travel to England, and cameras will certainly look to find Klopp in the stands, and you will quickly know if he is in attendance.
Klopp has returned to Anfield twice since his exit in 2024, first for the title lift in May 2025, and then to act as assistant coach for the Liverpool Legends in March of this year.
He will, of course, be travelling around Europe, but do not be surprised if he looks to keep a close eye on how Wirtz is progressing under Andoni Iraola after his comments this summer.
Jurgen Klopp explains how to get the best out of Florian Wirtz
German players celebrate after scoring during the World Cup Group E soccer match between Germany and Curacao in Houston, Sunday, June 14, 2026. Florian Wirtz (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
The 23-year-old had a topsy-turvy debut season at Liverpool and was then not always utilised to his full potential for his country, leading Klopp to explain what would best unlock his talent.
Speaking during Magenta Sport’s World Cup coverage earlier in the tournament, Klopp stressed the importance of just giving Wirtz the ball.
“The important thing is that we involve him in the game. There were moments against Curacao when I thought, ‘just give him the ball’,” the former Liverpool manager explained.
“Not even because he was the best passing option, but because, as a teammate, I want Flo Wirtz to feel good.
“If you really want Flo Wirtz to get into a rhythm, if you want the place to really be buzzing, then give him the ball, because that’s when he feels completely at home.
“It’s important to involve him because that’s when Flo can feel confident and comfortable on the pitch.
“He can’t keep dropping back to his own penalty area, pick up the ball and do everything himself.
“We have to find situations where we can use him in those positions, because his positioning creates so much space for Nmecha, for Adeyemi, for everyone making runs into those areas.”
Klopp previously described Wirtz as a “once-in-a-century talent,” and Liverpool will be confident knowing his development is in safe hands both at club and international level moving forward.