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DFB denies meeting to appoint Klopp as Germany coach amid speculation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:33 AM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

DFB denies meeting to appoint Klopp as Germany coach amid speculation

Summary

The DFB has denied claims of a key meeting scheduled for Thursday to confirm Jürgen Klopp as the new coach of the Germany men's national team. Speculation surrounding the appointment intensified following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after Germany's World Cup exit. The DFB stated that further details regarding the appointment need to be confirmed and no invitations for such a meeting have been sent. Sources indicate that Klopp was expected to sign a deal until 2030, but the timeline remains uncertain.

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By the Numbers

•DFB denies a major meeting to announce Jürgen Klopp.
•Klopp was speculated to be appointed on Friday.
•Julian Nagelsmann resigned after Germany's World Cup exit.
•Details of the coaching appointment still need to be finalized.
•A deal for Klopp reportedly could be until 2030.

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7:33 AMYahoo Sports — DFB denies big meeting called to name Klopp as Germany coach

What they're saying

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The German Football Federation (DFB) has denied it is holding a major meeting on Thursday which looked set to rubber-stamp Jürgen Klopp as the Germany men's coach. Sources close to the matter had told dpa that the DFB's supervisory board and stakeholders would meet on Thursday.
— Yahoo Sports

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