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Jürgen Klopp is still on track to take over as Germany's next head coach after Julian Nagelsmann stepped down following a stunning World Cup exit at the hands of Paraguay, though discussions with the country's football governing body (DFB) are yet to be finalized.
The DFB made no secret of its interest in Klopp, mentioning the former Liverpool manager by name in the very statement that announced Nagelsmann's sudden exit.
Klopp, who has served as Red Bull's global head of football since early 2025, quickly acknowledged the approach and expressed his interest in the role—taking charge of the German national team is something he had been asked about repeatedly over the years and never dismissed.
With both the DFB and Klopp eager to make it work, The Athletic reports that discussions are scheduled for the weekend. The meeting is expected to take place in New York, where Klopp is spending the summer as part of his commitments with German broadcasting platform MagentaTV.
A deal is widely anticipated—Klopp has already emphasized the need for "changes" within the national team structure following three consecutive World Cup disappointments—though one key element will involve reaching an understanding with Red Bull.
Klopp remains under contract, meaning the energy drink giant would be entitled to compensation, but this too is expected to be resolved and is "not likely to be an obstacle."
Should an agreement be reached, Pep Lijnders—who served two stints as assistant coach under Klopp at Liverpool and was Pep Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City last season—is also set to come on board.
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Germany Relying on Klopp 'Discount'
Klopp reportedly earned around €18 million ($20 million) per season at Liverpool, a top-tier wage for any manager. Even in his comparatively less demanding Red Bull role, his salary has been estimated at roughly €12 million ($13.7 million). The DFB is hoping the 59-year-old will be willing to accept a reduced figure.
For context, Nagelsmann's reported earnings were considerably lower, at approximately €7 million ($8 million).
It is for this reason that DFB vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke admitted to being slightly "skeptical," while still putting the odds of landing Klopp at better than 50/50.
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"Jürgen is our plan A and we want to make plan A happen," Watzke told ZDF. "There are hurdles to overcome. Jürgen's willingness to work through these issues is a big help.
"Of course, we have our financial boundaries. I expect—or rather, I'm hoping for—a small 'patriotism discount' from Jürgen. I know how much he loves Germany."