Jurgen Klopp Set to Replace Nagelsmann as Germany Manager, Reports Claim

Germany turn to Klopp after early World Cup exit

Germany are preparing to appoint Jurgen Klopp as head coach after Nagelsmann left following a Round of 32 defeat to Paraguay.

Jurgen Klopp agrees to become Germany head Coach after Nagelsmann exit...

Jurgen Klopp has reportedly reached an agreement to take over as Germany head coach after Julian Nagelsmann stepped down.

Nagelsmann asked to leave the role on Thursday, days after Germany were knocked out of the World Cup in the Round of 32 following a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay.

Klopp, currently Red Bull’s Global Head of Soccer overseeing their network of clubs, was quickly identified as the leading candidate for the job in what would be a remarkable comeback.

The ex-Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager has been out of coaching since departing Anfield at the end of the 2023/24 campaign, but he now looks set to return to the dugout.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said on Sunday morning that an agreement has been reached, with Germany expected to confirm their new head coach soon.

🚨🇩🇪 BREAKING: Jürgen Klopp as new Germany head coach, here we go! 💥

Klopp has accepted to take over; long term contract details, project and RB Group exit still under discussion, but he will be the new head coach.

RB considered Glasner as replacement but he signs at #NFFC.… pic.twitter.com/a5uULmyCJx

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 5, 2026

The 59-year-old said discussions had started this week and that he was “ready” to take charge immediately, even though he remains under contract with Red Bull.