Marc-André ter Stegen holds positive initial talks with Germany coach Jürgen Klopp

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Marc-André ter Stegen holds positive initial talks with Germany coach Jürgen Klopp
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Ajax goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen confirmed he has engaged in productive discussions with new Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp. Ter Stegen expressed a positive impression following the conversation, noting that his current priority is maintaining fitness and performance on the pitch. The goalkeeper has experienced a period of transition, including injuries and shifts in his club status, having moved from Barcelona to Girona on loan before joining Ajax. The German national team goalkeeper position remains open following the departure of Manuel Neuer after the 2026 World Cup. Competition for the starting role is expected to take shape later this month. Jürgen Klopp is scheduled to announce his first national squad on September 17, with matches against the Netherlands, Greece, and Serbia approaching on the international calendar.

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  • Marc-André ter Stegen discussed his national team status with Jürgen Klopp.
  • Jürgen Klopp will name his first Germany squad on September 17.
  • Germany faces upcoming Nations League matches against the Netherlands, Greece, and Serbia.
  • Manuel Neuer retired from international duty following the 2026 World Cup.
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  • 7:48 AMYahoo SportsTer Stegen says he had good talks with new Germany coach Klopp
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Ajax goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen said that he has already talked to new Germany coach Jürgen Klopp and that he had a positive impression. "It was a really great conversation," Ter Stegen told broadcaster Sky.

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