Jurgen Klopp set to hold Germany talks as contract clause emerges
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Nagelsmann had previously maintained he wouldn't step down, though pressure on his tenure mounted considerably after the setback in Boston.In the immediate aftermath of Monday's loss to Gustavo Alfaro's team, Klopp emerged as the bookmakers' preferred choice to take charge of Germany. According to reports emerging from Germany, he will now enter negotiations with the DFB, having signalled his willingness to succeed Nagelsmann.Klopp departed his position as Liverpool boss in the summer of 2024, following nearly nine years at the helm, to take a sabbatical from coaching, reports the Liverpool Echo.The Anfield legend has since assumed the role of global head of soccer for the Red Bull organisation, though it's understood he possesses a clause enabling him to exit the company and accept the Germany position should the DFB approach him.Klopp has been stationed in the US fulfilling punditry duties for MagentaTV, who enquired whether he might consider taking over from Nagelsmann if the role became available."I haven't thought about that yet," he said.
"I understand that my name is being mentioned now, but it's not the time to talk about that."Jurgen Klopp could be in line to make his stunning return to management in the coming days(Image: (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images))Throughout his tenure at Anfield, the German secured both the Champions League and Premier League titles, and offered an apology to Nagelsmann at the World Cup's outset after calling himself an 'idiot' for suggesting that the former Bayern Munich manager was 'still' selecting the squad.His repeated use of the word 'still' triggered discussion in Germany about whether Klopp was casting doubt on Nagelsmann's long-term position, drawing rebuke from Lothar Matthäus."I'd like to see what Klopp would have said if an expert had advised him to bench one of his regular starters before an important Champions League match," the Bayern and German legend remarked. "Such interference isn't well received, especially among fellow coaches."Following Germany's commanding 7-1 thrashing of Curaçao to launch their World Cup campaign in ideal fashion, Klopp issued a direct apology to Nagelsmann after the match.He stated: "I've already found the most hated word of the year: 'Still'.
It just slipped out so casually and has absolutely no relevance."He continued: "There's one more thing I have to say... we still need to make time for this. We're also informally part of the team, we're absolutely on your side."What I've realised is: I'll be 59 the day after tomorrow, and I'm still an idiot.