Jürgen Klopp Nears Deal to Become Germany National Team Coach
The German Football Association (DFB) held intensive talks with Jürgen Klopp at a hotel near New York’s JFK Airport in early July 2026. The DFB said a constructive exchange resulted in an understanding of the key points of a potential contract, with further discussions scheduled for the following week. The agreement is pending resolution of Klopp’s existing role as Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull, where his contract runs until 2029, and final approval by the DFB supervisory board and shareholders. The proposed deal would run through the 2030 World Cup cycle, with a salary reported around €7 million per year and the possibility of bringing assistants such as Peter Krawietz and Pep Lijnders. Klopp is being positioned to replace Julian Nagelsmann, who stepped down after Germany’s round‑of‑32 loss to Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup – the nation’s third successive early exit. While many fans and some DFB regional officials criticize the Red Bull connection, the federation remains confident that negotiations will conclude successfully.