Overview
- Jürgen Klopp has publicly confirmed he is in formal talks with the German Football Federation about becoming the next men’s head coach.
- DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and vice-president Hans‑Joachim Watzke are travelling to New York for face‑to‑face negotiations with Klopp and his agent to settle terms and staffing.
- Rudi Völler has agreed to remain as DFB sporting director through Euro 2028 after a phone call with Klopp in which they said they could work together.
- Media reports say the federation is offering a four‑year deal through 2030, a salary slightly above €7m per year and inclusion of Klopp’s long‑term assistants, while a proposed arrangement would keep Klopp linked to Red Bull as an ambassador instead of a payout; those commercial and contract details remain unconfirmed.
- Key hurdles that could delay a formal appointment include finalising Red Bull’s release of Klopp, agreeing on backroom staff and commercial arrangements, and how the move will be implemented to rebuild youth development and Germany’s senior squad ahead of Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup cycle.