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DFB leaders meet Jürgen Klopp in New York for coaching talks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

DFB leaders meet Jürgen Klopp in New York for coaching talks

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — DFB leaders on their way to New York for Klopp talks

What they're saying

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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 Sports

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