DFB leaders meet Jürgen Klopp in New York for coaching talks
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Bernd Neuendorf and Hans-Joachim Watzke of the DFB traveled to New York on July 10 to begin discussions with Jürgen Klopp regarding the national team coaching position. Klopp, who previously managed Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, is a leading candidate following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after Germany's World Cup exit. The talks are set to occur as Klopp is in the U.S. serving as a pundit for MagentaTV. Negotiations must address Klopp's contract obligations with Red Bull, where he is Head of Global Soccer and is tied to a deal extending until 2029. The DFB aims to meet with Red Bull managing director Oliver Mintzlaff to seek a solution before Germany's upcoming Nations League matches in September and October.
- •DFB leaders are in New York for coaching discussions with Klopp.
- •Klopp is a top candidate after Nagelsmann's resignation.
- •Talks must address Klopp's Red Bull contract until 2029.
- •Germany's next matches are in the Nations League this fall.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Klopp meets German football bosses in New York airport hotel
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — DFB chiefs hold first negotiations with Jürgen Klopp in New York
- 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — DFB leaders on their way to New York for Klopp talks; Zwanziger warns
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — DFB leaders on their way to New York for Klopp talks
"German Football Federation (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf and his deputy Hans-Joachim Watzke left for New York on Friday for first talks with Jürgen Klopp on the national team coaching job. Former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool coach Klopp is the top candidate to take over from Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned a week ago in the wake of a round of 32 World Cup exit against Paraguay.
"German Football Federation (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf and his deputy Hans-Joachim Watzke left for New York on Friday for first talks with Jürgen Klopp on the national team coaching job. Former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool coach Klopp is the top candidate to take over from Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned a week ago in the wake of a round of 32 World Cup exit against Paraguay.
"Jürgen Klopp held talks with German football bosses about becoming the new men's team coach in an airport hotel in New York on Friday, the Bild newspaper reported on Saturday. The former Liverpool boss met German Football Federation (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf and vice president Hans-Joachim Watzke near John F Kennedy Airport, the report said.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 9:03 AMReport: Klopp meets German football bosses in New York airport hotel
Jürgen Klopp held talks with German football bosses about becoming the new men's team coach in an airport hotel in New York on Friday, the Bild newspaper reported on Saturday. The former Liverpool boss met German Football Federation (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf and vice president Hans-Joachim Watzke near John F Kennedy Airport, the report said.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 8:40 PMDFB chiefs hold first negotiations with Jürgen Klopp in New York
First negotiations between Jürgen Klopp, Marc Kosicke and the DFB (German Football Association) are reportedly underway. The DFB represented, by Bernd Neuendorf and Hans-Joachim Watzke, have travell...
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 2:03 PMDFB leaders on their way to New York for Klopp talks; Zwanziger warns
German Football Federation (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf and his deputy Hans-Joachim Watzke left for New York on Friday for first talks with Jürgen Klopp on the national team coaching job. Former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool coach Klopp is the top candidate to take over from Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned a week ago in the wake of a round of 32 World Cup exit against Paraguay.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 10:05 AMDFB leaders on their way to New York for Klopp talks
German Football Federation (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf and his deputy Hans-Joachim Watzke left for New York on Friday for first talks with Jürgen Klopp on the national team coaching job. Former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool coach Klopp is the top candidate to take over from Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned a week ago in the wake of a round of 32 World Cup exit against Paraguay.
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