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Klopp in ‘talks’ for Germany job after Nagelsmann exit: federation

Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is “fundamentally willing” to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday. Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, stepped down from the job on Friday, just four days after Germany’s disappointing last-32 exit to Paraguay. In […] The post Klopp in ‘talks’ for Germany job after Nagelsmann exit: federation appeared first on The Namibian .

The Namibian3 Jul 2026, 05:30 pm
Klopp in ‘talks’ for Germany job after Nagelsmann exit: federation

Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is “fundamentally willing” to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday.

Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, stepped down from the job on Friday, just four days after Germany’s disappointing last-32 exit to Paraguay.

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In a statement, the DFB said discussions would begin with Klopp, the former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager, while thanking Nagelsmann for his almost three-year stint.

Klopp, who led Liverpool to Champions League and Premier League honours, is currently under contract as Red Bull’s head of global football, but Sky Germany reports he has a verbal agreement which would allow him to leave to take up the Germany job.

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Originally published by The Namibian on 3 Jul 2026, 05:30 pm. View original article
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