The German Football Association (DFB) has confirmed that Jürgen Klopp has expressed a "fundamentally willing" attitude to take over as head coach of the national team, following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation on Friday.
Nagelsmann steps down after World Cup exit
Nagelsmann, who had a contract running until 2028, submitted his resignation just four days after Germany's shock last-32 defeat to Paraguay at the World Cup. The DFB released a statement thanking Nagelsmann for his nearly three-year tenure, noting that discussions with Klopp would now begin.
According to the DFB, Nagelsmann's departure came after a three-hour meeting at its headquarters in Frankfurt to review his position. German tabloid Bild reported that the 38-year-old was offered a severance package of seven million euros ($8 million), roughly equivalent to one year's salary, to terminate his contract early.
Klopp's availability and current role
Klopp, the former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager, is currently under contract as Red Bull's head of global football. However, Sky Germany reports that he has a verbal agreement allowing him to leave that role to take up the Germany job. Klopp led Liverpool to Champions League and Premier League titles during his tenure.
The DFB statement confirmed that talks with Klopp would proceed, though no timeline has been announced. The association praised Nagelsmann's contributions, saying he had "laid important foundations" for the team's future.
