Jurgen Klopp considers German national team role amid Nagelsmann scrutiny
Yahoo Sports • 3 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly willing to take over as head coach of the German national team if Julian Nagelsmann is dismissed. Nagelsmann is facing criticism after Germany's exit from the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay on penalties. Despite this pressure, Nagelsmann, who has a new deal with the national team, wants to continue in his role. The German Football Association is evaluating Nagelsmann's future but hasn't made a decision yet. Klopp, currently involved in Red Bull's football operations, could return to coaching, as he remains a popular figure in Germany.
- •Germany lost to Paraguay on penalties after a dramatic World Cup exit.
- •Nagelsmann is under pressure but refuses to resign from his position.
- •Klopp may return to coaching if offered the head coach role.
- •DFB is currently deliberating Nagelsmann's future.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Klopp wants job as Nagelsmann resigns as Germany coach
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Klopp keen to replace Nagelsmann as Germany boss say DFB
- 10:36 AMThe Guardian Sport — Germany hold Jürgen Klopp talks after Julian Nagelsmann quits as head coach
- 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Germany looking to appoint Klopp after Nagelsmann steps down
- 10:21 AMYahoo Sports — Klopp in 'talks' for Germany job after Nagelsmann exit: federation
- 10:17 AMYahoo Sports — Germany want Klopp talks as Nagelsmann resigns
- 10:17 AMBBC Sport — Germany want Klopp talks as Nagelsmann resigns
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Germany confirm talks with top favourite to succeed Nagelsmann
"Nagelsmann agrees to quit following World Cup exit Klopp to begin discussions over return to management Julian Nagelsmann has agreed to step down as Germany’s head coach following the team’s last-32 World Cup exit, the German Football Association (DFB) announced on Friday, with Jürgen Klopp set to replace the 38-year-old. “The German Football Association expressly thanks Julian Nagelsmann for his work since September 2023,” DFB president, Bernd Neuendorf, said in a statement. “He is characterised by a high level of commitment and extraordinary ambition. Julian Nagelsmann is also an extremely responsible and sincere person whom we all value.” Continue reading...
"Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday.In a statement, the DFB said discussions would begin with Klopp, the former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager, while thanking Nagelsmann for his almost three-year stint.
"Former Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp wants to become Germany coach, the German Football Federation (DFB) said on Friday after announcing Julian Nagelsmann's resignation following their early World Cup exit. "With regard to filling the coaching post, the DFB leadership will now seek talks with Jürgen Klopp," a statement said.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 2:04 PMKlopp wants job as Nagelsmann resigns as Germany coach
Former Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp wants to become Germany coach, the German Football Federation (DFB) said on Friday after announcing Julian Nagelsmann's resignation following their early World Cup exit. "With regard to filling the coaching post, the DFB leadership will now seek talks with Jürgen Klopp," a statement said.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 11:30 AMKlopp keen to replace Nagelsmann as Germany boss say DFB
Jurgen Klopp is being lined up as the new Germany boss following the departure of Julian Nagelsmann.Nagelsmann has left his role following Germany’s World Cup round of 32 exit to Paraguay, and the D...
- The Guardian SportJul 3, 2026, 10:36 AMGermany hold Jürgen Klopp talks after Julian Nagelsmann quits as head coach
Nagelsmann agrees to quit following World Cup exit Klopp to begin discussions over return to management Julian Nagelsmann has agreed to step down as Germany’s head coach following the team’s last-32 World Cup exit, the German Football Association (DFB) announced on Friday, with Jürgen Klopp set to replace the 38-year-old. “The German Football Association expressly thanks Julian Nagelsmann for his work since September 2023,” DFB president, Bernd Neuendorf, said in a statement. “He is characterised by a high level of commitment and extraordinary ambition. Julian Nagelsmann is also an extremely responsible and sincere person whom we all value.” Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 10:35 AMGermany looking to appoint Klopp after Nagelsmann steps down
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down for the role with Jürgen Klopp the DFB's preferred successor.Nagelsmann saw his side surprisingly knocked out of the 2026 World Cup after just fo...
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 10:21 AMKlopp in 'talks' for Germany job after Nagelsmann exit: federation
Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday.In a statement, the DFB said discussions would begin with Klopp, the former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager, while thanking Nagelsmann for his almost three-year stint.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 10:17 AMGermany want Klopp talks as Nagelsmann resigns
The German football association is seeking talks with Jurgen Klopp about becoming their men's national team coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned.
- BBC SportJul 3, 2026, 10:17 AMGermany want Klopp talks as Nagelsmann resigns
The German football association is seeking talks with Jurgen Klopp about becoming their men's national team coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 10:16 AMGermany confirm talks with top favourite to succeed Nagelsmann
Following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation as Germany head coach, the DFB have officially identified Jürgen Klopp as its preferred candidate to lead the national team.According to information released...
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 5:30 PMJurgen Klopp ready to take Germany job if Julian Nagelsmann is dismissed
Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly ready to take over as head coach of the German national team if Julian Nagelsmann leaves the position, per Berger PJ.Nagelsmann is under scrutiny after...
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