Dortmund CEO: Klopp's appointment as national coach could benefit Germany beyond football

Borussia Dortmund CEO Carsten Cramer has voiced strong support for Jürgen Klopp to become the next coach of the German national football team. Cramer believes Klopp's potential appointment could create a positive ripple effect that extends beyond the sport and benefits Germany as a whole.

"Tell me one argument against him. I would be very happy if the DFB and Jürgen Klopp found each other," Cramer stated in an interview with Kicker magazine. He added, "I believe he embodies much of what is missing not only in football but also in our country. With him, a positive momentum could arise that might even go beyond sport."

Klopp, the former Dortmund coach, has reportedly reached a basic agreement with the German Football Association's leadership, including President Bernd Neuendorf and Cramer's predecessor at BVB, Hans-Joachim Watzke. However, an agreement with Klopp's current employer, Red Bull, is still outstanding.

Cramer described Klopp as a logical and extremely understandable choice, highlighting his qualities beyond coaching. "He is not only a fantastic football coach but an enthusiastic person; he combines confidence and competence," Cramer said. "In Dortmund, of course, we have the highest regard for him anyway. That would be the logical, coherent, and extremely understandable choice."

If appointed, Klopp would succeed Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned after Germany's exit from the World Cup in the round of 16.