DFB: Sven Bender to become Jürgen Klopp's assistant

Sven Bender, who until recently managed the Regionalliga team SpVgg Unterhaching, is reportedly in line to join Jürgen Klopp's coaching staff for the German national football team. The news of Bender's departure from Unterhaching came as a surprise, with the club citing "differing views on future sporting direction and objectives" as the reason for the separation.

Klopp is widely expected to take over as the successor to Julian Nagelsmann as the head coach of the German national team, following the team's early exit from the World Cup. Media reports suggest Klopp is close to signing a contract that would extend until the 2030 World Cup, with an official announcement anticipated this week at the DFB headquarters in Frankfurt.

Bender has a strong history with Klopp, having been a key player under his management at Borussia Dortmund. Together, they secured two Bundesliga titles in 2011 and 2012 and reached the Champions League final in 2013. Bender also has experience with the national team, having earned seven caps for Germany and participated in the 2016 Olympics.