Jürgen Klopp Set to Lead Germany After Red Bull Deal

New Role for a Popular Figure

Jürgen Klopp is preparing to become Germany’s head coach, taking the reins from Julian Nagelsmann following a lackluster 2026 World Cup campaign. The former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool manager has been serving as Head of Global Soccer while the DFB pursued a deal with his current employer, Red Bull. The appointment signals a fresh approach for the national side as it looks toward the 2030 World Cup.

Red Bull Hurdle Cleared

Negotiations with Red Bull have reached full agreement, allowing Klopp to stay until the 2030 World Cup and permitting his move to the national team. An agreement in principle with Red Bull regarding his departure has now been finalized, removing the final obstacle to the hiring. The deal was secured during a meeting between Klopp and Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff in a secret New York location on Saturday.

Exit Details and Contract Signing

Klopp and his commercial partners are expected to complete all remaining formalities in writing after Sunday’s World Cup final, ensuring a clean transition. Should everything proceed as planned, he will sign his contract in Frankfurt on Friday, followed by an official unveiling by the DFB later that day. A press conference is already scheduled to introduce him as the new national coach.

The timing aligns Klopp’s move with Germany’s ambitions for future tournaments, and the swift resolution of contractual issues suggests the DFB is eager to present a stable leadership picture ahead of the next global competition.