Klopp agrees to replace Nagelsmann as Germany coach

Jurgen Klopp has reached an agreement in principle to become the new head coach of Germany's men's national team, replacing Julian Nagelsmann who resigned after Germany's early World Cup exit. The former Liverpool boss met with senior German football association (DFB) officials in New York on Friday, where key points of a potential four-year contract were agreed upon, though further talks are needed with his current employer, Red Bull. This will be Klopp's first coaching job since leaving Liverpool in 2024 and his first in international football. The DFB expressed confidence that negotiations can be successfully concluded, with the relationship between Klopp and DFB Vice President Hans-Joachim Watzke, who worked closely with him at Borussia Dortmund, seen as a key factor. Germany is looking to recover from a dismal World Cup performance, having been knocked out in the round of 32 by Paraguay.