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DFB Eyes Former Liverpool Boss Klopp as Nagelsmann Replacement

7/5/2026

Summary

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DFB began talks with former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp to replace Julian Nagelsmann after his resignation.
Klopp said on Magenta TV he is recharged, ready, and that discussions will be intensive.
He remains Red Bull’s head of soccer through 2029 and must clear the move with managing director Oliver Mintzlaff.
The DFB named Klopp its number-one candidate and expects a four-year contract soon, his first coaching job since leaving Liverpool in 2024.

History

Historical Context

After Germany’s early exit from Euro 2004, the DFB appointed Jürgen Klinsmann, who overhauled the squad and led the hosts to a third-place finish at the 2006 World Cup. Following Julian Nagelsmann’s 2023 appointment, the federation is now negotiating with Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp, with Red Bull executive Oliver Mintzlaff handling the contract, aiming to replicate Klinsmann’s revitalisation of German tactics.

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DFB began talks with former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp to replace Julian Nagelsmann after his resignation.
Klopp said on Magenta TV he is recharged, ready, and that discussions will be intensive.
He remains Red Bull’s head of soccer through 2029 and must clear the move with managing director Oliver Mintzlaff.
The DFB named Klopp its number-one candidate and expects a four-year contract soon, his first coaching job since leaving Liverpool in 2024.

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