Jürgen Klopp to meet DFB officials in US for Germany coaching talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:34 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Jürgen Klopp is scheduled to meet with German Football Federation (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf and vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke in the United States next week. The discussions will focus on Klopp potentially taking over as the Germany national team coach. Klopp, currently in the US as a World Cup pundit, has expressed interest in the role following the resignation of Julian Nagelsmann after Germany's early World Cup exit. Key negotiations may also involve Red Bull, where Klopp holds a contract until 2029. The exact location of the talks is expected to be New York, given Klopp's current base for the tournament.
- •Klopp plans to meet DFB officials next week in the US.
- •DFB president Neuendorf returns for direct talks after previous exit.
- •Nagelsmann resigned following Germany's loss to Paraguay.
- •Klopp expressed readiness for the coaching role amid ongoing discussions.
- •Talks may also involve resolving Klopp's contract with Red Bull.
- 12:34 PMYahoo Sports — Klopp set to meet officials in US as deal to take over Germany nears
"Jürgen Klopp is set to meet German Football Federation (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf and vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke in the United States in the coming week to discuss a deal to become the new Germany coach. Klopp is in the US as a World Cup pundit for MagentaTV and appears to be staying out there for the tournament's duration.
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