Bayern chief endorses Klopp for Germany coaching position
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 1:36 PMESPN — Klopp named Germany coach after poor World Cup
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern chief: Klopp is 'absolutely' right choice as Germany coach
"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.
"Jürgen Klopp has been named Germany's head coach, following the national team's disappointing World Cup and the resignation of Julian Nagelsmann.
Sources
External links- ESPNJul 24, 2026, 1:36 PMKlopp named Germany coach after poor World Cup
Jürgen Klopp has been named Germany's head coach, following the national team's disappointing World Cup and the resignation of Julian Nagelsmann.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 11:18 AMBayern chief: Klopp is 'absolutely' right choice as Germany coach
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.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Bundesliga•Jul 27, 2026, 2:18 PMGermany needs new state sport minister as Schenderlein moves on
- EPL•Jul 27, 2026, 1:50 PMHow Korean Football Fans Follow Serie A, European Football and Live Sports Coverage
- EPL•Jul 27, 2026, 1:45 PMBesiktas focus on Rafael Leao after Salah talks hit problems
- EPL•Jul 27, 2026, 1:35 PMChelsea eye shock swoop for Brighton’s Danny Welbeck to add vital experience to youthful frontline
- EPL•Jul 27, 2026, 1:05 PMParis Saint-Germain ready to cash in on Man City transfer target as asking price named
- EPL•Jul 27, 2026, 1:02 PMLiverpool’s Ifeanyi Ndukwe Expected for Loan Due to Work Permit Issues
