No fee to Red Bull needed: Klopp to join Germany's national team until 2030
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Germany's Football Association (DFB) will not need to pay a transfer fee to Red Bull for Jürgen Klopp.
- Klopp's contract with Red Bull runs until 2029, but it can be dissolved without a fee, and he will remain a company ambassador.
- Klopp is expected to sign a contract with the DFB that would last until the 2030 World Cup cycle.
The German Football Association (DFB) appears to have cleared a major hurdle in its pursuit of Jürgen Klopp as the new national team coach. The DFB will reportedly not have to pay a significant transfer fee to Red Bull to secure Klopp's services.
According to reports, Klopp's current contract with Red Bull extends until 2029. However, the agreement allows for his departure without a hefty payout, and he is expected to continue as a company ambassador for Red Bull. This development significantly simplifies the DFB's efforts to appoint their preferred candidate.
Klopp is anticipated to sign a contract with the DFB that will cover a World Cup cycle, extending his commitment until 2030. This move signals a long-term vision for the national team under his leadership.
The article also briefly mentions that Thomas Müller's advice might not be needed for Klopp in his new role and that President Bernd Neuendorf and Vice President Hans-Joachim Watzke are involved in the process. It also notes that the information comes from Bild-Zeitung.
Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.