Jurgen Klopp's Germany deal includes 'surprise' detail in Red Bull exit

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJurgen KloppFormer Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is putting the finishing touches on his deal to join the Germany national team as head coach, marking his return to soccer after two years out of management.Jurgen Klopp is set to join Germany after agreeing an exit from Red Bull(Image: (Photo by Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images))Jurgen Klopp is set for his return to management. The former Liverpool coach is closing in on a deal to join his native Germany as the national team coach, marking a step back into coaching for the first time in two years.It's a move that was written in the stars, after the 59-year-old was heavily tipped to take over from Julian Nagelsmann, following the side's exit to Paraguay in the World Cup.A move into international management comes as a change since Klopp's exit from Liverpool a couple of seasons ago, with the former manager taking on a role with the Red Bull group as the Head of Global Soccer.Given his contract with the multi-club group, an agreement has been required to let him join the German national team, with discussions taking place over recent weeks.Reports now claim that Klopp's deal is now done, meaning that he will be the next head coach on a four-year deal to oversee the 2028 European Championships and the 2030 World Cup.There is a "surprise" detail in the deal, though, as SportBILD reports that Klopp won't continue to have any affiliations with the Red Bull group.It was claimed that the soccer group had intended to have the Liverpool icon stay as an ambassador or sporting advisor, but those initial plans had to be abandoned, with a clean break from the agreement.Klopp is expected to cut all his ties to Red Bull(Image: Getty Images)That should, at the very least, give Klopp a clean slate to work from, without any suggestions of a conflict of interest, considering the German players featuring for RB Leipzig.All that is now waiting is an official confirmation of Klopp's move, which is expected in the coming days following the conclusion of the World Cup.The manager will then have time to consider his next steps in the job, with a first opportunity to take on international management coming in September.Klopp's first task will be a UEFA Nations League clash with the Netherlands, where he could meet Arne Slot who has been linked with that job.There will then be meetings with Greece and Serbia to kickstart the campaign, which could begin his era in charge with some important results.It will give the 59-year-old a first chance to look at the national team pool at his disposal, with a 26-man roster that can be called up, while some deeper reforms may be needed.Germany's recent tournament failures mean that it may take more than just a change in tactics from Klopp, who has an important four years ahead in the job.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Jurgen KloppLiverpool FC