Klopp's Germany move inches closer

Jurgen Klopp is set to become Germany's next head coach after reaching an agreement in principle with the German Football Association (DFB), according to reports from Germany.Sky Sports reported that a breakthrough was achieved during talks in New York on Friday, with Klopp expected to sign a contract that will keep him in charge until the end of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

The report said only final formalities remain before the appointment is completed.Also Read: Jurgen Klopp linked with Germany job as Julian Nagelsmann resigns after FIFA World Cup exitKlopp is also expected to conclude his departure from his current role as Red Bull Group's head of global soccer during a meeting with the company's chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff in New York early next week.

His contract with Red Bull reportedly includes a release clause that allows him to take charge of the Germany national team.The DFB is expected to officially announce the appointment on Saturday, according to the report.The move would mark Klopp's return to coaching for the first time since leaving Liverpool in 2024 after a trophy-laden spell at Anfield.Klopp is set to replace Julian Nagelsmann, who stepped down after Germany's surprise exit in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a defeat to Paraguay.

Nagelsmann, 38, had taken charge of the national team in September 2023 and guided Germany to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, where they lost to eventual champions Spain. ...