World Cup
Klopp's next challenge: steering Germany after Nagelsmann's exit
Jürgen Klopp is set to take over as Germany’s national team coach, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann after the latter quit following the World Cup round‑of‑16 defeat to Paraguay, a loss that sent Die Mannschaft out on penalties, Fabrizio Romano reported on Sunday morning.
Klopp confirmed the negotiations, saying, “Ja, ik kan de gesprekken bevestigen. Het ging allemaal vrij snel. Julian is opgestapt. De DFB zoekt een opvolger en ze praten met mij.” The German Football Association (DFB) still needs to finalise contract details and his exit from Red Bull.
Julian Nagelsmann stepped down after Germany’s 1‑0 loss to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16, where the side fell in the ensuing penalty shootout. His departure opened the vacancy that Klopp is now set to fill.
In his native Germany, Klopp built his reputation at FSV Mainz before moving to Borussia Dortmund, where the club, known as Die Schwarzgelben, challenged Bayern Munich for supremacy. He guided Dortmund to consecutive Bundesliga titles in 2011 and 2012, added a DFB‑Pokal and reached the 2013 Champions League final.
Klopp’s English chapter began in 2015 with Liverpool, where he restored the club to the top of English football. The pinnacle of his tenure was the 2019 Champions League triumph followed by the Premier League crown in 2020.
In the summer of 2024 Klopp handed the Liverpool reins to Arne Slot and accepted the role of Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull, overseeing the company’s worldwide football interests. After two years away from day‑to‑day coaching, he returns to the touchline as Germany’s head coach.
Klopp now faces the task of guiding Die Mannschaft to the Euro 2028 tournament, with the DFB expecting his experience to restore the national side’s fortunes after the World Cup disappointment.