Klopp confirms Germany talks after Nagelsmann exit

Jürgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, has confirmed he has engaged in talks with the German Football Association (DFB) regarding the vacant national team coaching position. The DFB is actively searching for a new coach following the dismissal of Julian Nagelsmann, which came shortly after Germany's surprising elimination from the World Cup. Bernd Neuendorf, president of the DFB, stated that Klopp had already signaled his general willingness to take on the role. Klopp himself confirmed the discussions, acknowledging Nagelsmann's resignation and the DFB's subsequent outreach. This development comes after Germany's disappointing performance in the World Cup, marking their third consecutive early exit from major tournaments. Klopp has been out of management since leaving Liverpool in 2024 and was appointed as Red Bull's head of soccer in January 2025. He indicated that the timing for a return to coaching is now more favorable than ever, despite currently being under contract with Red Bull. While he expressed interest in the discussions, Klopp emphasized the need for intensive talks, recognizing that the team's recent struggles extend beyond Nagelsmann's tenure. He praised Nagelsmann as an extraordinary coach who will have future opportunities to prove his capabilities.

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Yes, I can confirm the talks. Yes, Julian resigned, and the DFB is working on a succession plan and over the course of these deliberations, they have reached out to me.