Klopp open to Germany role after Nagelsmann exit, Federation confirms

Jurgen Klopp has indicated his fundamental willingness to take over as the head coach of the German national football team, the German Football Association (DFB) confirmed Friday. This comes after Julian Nagelsmann's resignation from the post, which was announced just four days after Germany's disappointing exit from the World Cup in the last-32 stage.

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The decision was anything but easy for me. My top priority has always been the success of the team. After such a bitter disappointment, it deserves the chance of a new beginning.

Nagelsmann, whose contract was set to run until 2028, stepped down following a meeting at the DFB headquarters. Reports suggest he was offered a severance package of approximately seven million euros. In his statement, Nagelsmann cited the "bitter disappointment" and the team's need for a "new beginning" as reasons for his departure, apologizing to fans for the early exit.

The DFB stated that discussions would commence with Klopp, the former manager of Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund. Klopp is currently serving as Red Bull's Global Head of Soccer, but reports indicate he has a verbal agreement that would permit him to accept the Germany coaching role.

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I am sorry and hurt from the bottom of my heart that we disappointed you and couldn’t give you any more football nights at this World Cup.

Germany's loss to Paraguay marks the latest in a string of setbacks for the four-time world champions, who have experienced early exits in recent World Cups and European Championships. The DFB aims to avoid the prolonged periods of coaching instability seen after the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, where previous coaches remained in place despite poor results.

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Nagelsmann is and remains an excellent coach and I am convinced that he will continue to follow his path successfully.