Bayern chief endorses Klopp for Germany coaching position

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Bayern chief endorses Klopp for Germany coaching position
Summary

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has expressed strong support for Jürgen Klopp as the next coach of Germany following their exit in the last-32 against Paraguay. Hainer believes Klopp, who previously managed Liverpool, is the right choice to revitalize the national team after three consecutive World Cup failures. The announcement is expected on Friday, with Klopp likely to sign a contract extending to the next World Cup in 2030. Klopp has not coached since May 2024 but has a successful track record with previous clubs including Mainz and Borussia Dortmund.

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  • Herbert Hainer advocates for Jürgen Klopp as Germany's next coach.
  • Klopp expected to be unveiled on Friday.
  • Germany has struggled with three straight World Cup disappointments.
  • Contract could run until the 2030 World Cup.
  • Klopp has not coached since leaving Liverpool in May 2024.
Latest Updates
  • 1:36 PMESPNKlopp named Germany coach after poor World Cup
  • 11:18 AMYahoo SportsBayern chief: Klopp is 'absolutely' right choice as Germany coach
What they're saying
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Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer considers Jürgen Klopp "absolutely the right man" to get Germany back on track after their third straight World Cup flop. The former Liverpool boss is widely expected to be unveiled on Friday to succeed Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned after the last-32 exit to Paraguay.

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Jürgen Klopp has been named Germany's head coach, following the national team's disappointing World Cup and the resignation of Julian Nagelsmann.

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