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Klopp set to become Germany coach after Red Bull agreement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:33 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Klopp set to become Germany coach after Red Bull agreement

Summary

Jürgen Klopp is expected to be unveiled as the new German men's national team coach on Friday, following a meeting with Red Bull that allows him to exit his contract. Sources indicate that Red Bull has agreed to release Klopp without conditions, paving the way for his official appointment. He is succeeding Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned after Germany's exit in the World Cup round of 32. Klopp may comment on recent developments while fulfilling his role as a pundit. The German Football Federation is awaiting final approvals before confirming the details of the contract, which is reported to extend to 2030.

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By the Numbers

•Klopp is expected to be announced on Friday.
•Red Bull has cleared Klopp to leave without conditions.
•He succeeds Julian Nagelsmann after Germany's World Cup exit.
•DFB is finalizing details of his contract until 2030.
•Klopp may address the media during the World Cup final.

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3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Klopp to be named Germany coach after reported Red Bull agreement

What they're saying

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Jürgen Klopp is expected to be unveiled as the new German men's national team coach on Friday after a meeting with his current employer Red Bull cleared the way. Sources told dpa said that Klopp met with Red Bull sports boss Oliver Mintzlaff on Saturday and the Bild newspaper said that Red Bull are allowing Klopp out of his contract as Head of Global Soccer until 2029 without any conditions.
— Yahoo Sports

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