Jurgen Klopp pleads for Red Bull to lift block as Germany manager job talks confirmed

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Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that he's held talks with the German Football Association about becoming the new manager of the country's national team 00:01, Sat, Jul 4, 2026 Updated: 00:02, Sat, Jul 4, 2026 Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he's begun talks to become the new Germany manager (Image: Getty)Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he has entered into talks over taking charge of the Germany national team. Read our Privacy PolicyKlopp has been linked with a return to the dugout ever since leaving Liverpool in 2024, during which time he has taken up the role of head of global football at Red Bull.The 59-year-old has now revealed that the German Football Association (DFB) have already approached him regarding the vacancy, though explained that he would want to leave Red Bull on the best of terms."Yes, I can confirm the talks,” Klopp said on Magenta TV, where he is currently working as a pundit for the 2026 World Cup.“Things moved along quite quickly.

And in the course of these considerations, they approached me.Klopp added: "I have an existing contract with Red Bull. I've said many times how much I enjoy this job.

But I've also made it clear that I'm interested in talks with the DFB."I need to talk to Oliver Mintzlaff. Red Bull needs to come out of this clean.”Jurgen Klopp could replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany manager (Image: Getty)Klopp has also stated that he is "ready" to return to football management following a two-year break from the touchline."I'm more than ready now, so I'm prepared,” Klopp said.The DFB had previously announced earlier in the week that they had expressed an interest in appointing Klopp as Germany's new manager."Regarding the appointment of a new coach, the DFB leadership will now seek talks with Jurgen Klopp," part of a statement read, which also confirmed Nagelsmann’s departure.