Jürgen Klopp, the man who turned Liverpool into a European juggernaut, is on the verge of taking over the Germany national team. The German Football Association (DFB) has identified him as their preferred candidate following Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation, and the two sides are now hammering out what’s being described as a long-term contract.
What happened and why Klopp is available
Nagelsmann stepped down on July 3, 2026, after Germany’s humiliating exit from the 2026 World Cup. The squad lost to Paraguay in the round of 32, on penalties no less. For a nation that reached the Euro 2024 semifinals under Nagelsmann, getting bounced that early was unacceptable by German standards.
The DFB moved fast. Within hours of Nagelsmann’s departure, reports surfaced that Klopp had expressed what the association described as a “general willingness” to take the job.
Klopp confirmed the talks publicly while working as a World Cup analyst, expressing readiness and optimism about potentially leading Germany to future tournament success.
