Jurgen Klopp agreement reached with Germany as ex-Liverpool boss closes in on management return
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJurgen KloppJurgen Klopp is on the verge of a return to management, with the former Liverpool boss having reached an agreement with the German football association to take over with his countryJurgen Klopp is on the verge of becoming Germany's new manager(Image: Getty Images)Jurgen Klopp is on the verge of a return to management, with the former Liverpool boss having reached an agreement with the Germany football association.Klopp was instantly installed as the favorite to become the new Germany boss after the four-time world champions’ early exit from the World Cup, having been knocked out by Paraguay in the round-of-32.After Julian Nagelsmann resigned as manager, the DFB announced it was entering talks with Klopp as it looked to hand the 59-year-old his first management position since leaving Liverpool in 2024, having worked as Red Bull’s head of global soccer since January 2025.According to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Klopp and the DFB have now reached an agreement in principle following a breakthrough in negotiations in New York, with the Reds’ former boss currently in the US working as a pundit at the World Cup.Klopp is set to sign a contract running until the end of the 2030 World Cup, meaning he is due to lead his country into two tournaments, with his first assignment being the Euro 2028. Final details are still being worked on, but he is now expected to finalize his exit from Red Bull in the next few days.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Jurgen KloppLiverpool FC