Jürgen Klopp could succeed Julian Nagelsmann as Germany coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:36 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Reinhard Grindel, former DFB president, revealed that Jürgen Klopp was considered for the Germany head coach position in 2022. He stated plans were made in 2019 for Klopp to take over after Joachim Löw's departure. However, these considerations did not advance after Grindel's resignation from the DFB. Klopp is now reportedly the leading candidate to replace Nagelsmann, who may be dismissed following Germany's World Cup exit.
- •Reinhard Grindel revealed Klopp was planned as Germany coach in 2019.
- •Plans for Klopp stalled after Grindel's resignation.
- •Hansi Flick took over as head coach in 2021.
- •Klopp is again linked to the position amid Nagelsmann's uncertain future.
- •Germany seeks a new direction after a disappointing World Cup.
- 9:36 AMYahoo Sports — Former DFB chief reveals Klopp was lined up to become Germany coach in 2022
"For many years, Jürgen Klopp has consistently been linked with the job as Germany head coach.According to multiple reports, the 58-year-old is now the leading candidate to replace Julian Nagelsmann s...
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