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Jürgen Klopp Nears Appointment as Germany’s National Team Coach
The German Football Association (DFB) has reached a principle agreement with Jürgen Klopp to become the next head coach of the men’s national team, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann after the World Cup early exit. Negotiations are being coordinated with Red Bull, whose Global Soccer head Oliver Mintzlaff is expected to approve Klopp’s contract termination that runs until 2029. Talks have taken place in New York and a final meeting between Klopp and Mintzlaff is planned in the United States later this week. The DFB aims to secure Klopp on a contract running to the 2030 World Cup, with the hope that his high‑intensity style will rejuvenate the squad ahead of Euro 2024. Internal debate focuses on whether Klopp will also serve as a Red Bull brand ambassador after the move, a proposal opposed by several regional DFB bodies. Support for the appointment has been voiced by Borussia Dortmund chief Carsten Cramer, while former national team figures such as Oliver Bierhoff have named Klopp the “wish‑coach” of the nation. Final approval still requires the DFB’s executive committee and a settlement of the Red Bull employment terms.