German federation sets stage for Klopp appointment in Frankfurt

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp was photographed by Tim Ireland/AP as the German soccer federation announced a news conference for Friday in FRANKFURT, Germany, where it is expected to present Jürgen Klopp as the next national coach. The brief, high‑profile event signals a potential shift for the German national team.

In a short statement on Thursday, the federation said the Friday morning gathering at its Frankfurt headquarters would take place without giving a reason for the timing. No further details were provided in that announcement.

Klopp has been the federation's preferred candidate since Julian Nagelsmann resigned after Germany's shock penalty defeat to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32. The loss heightened the search for a new head coach.

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While working as a TV expert at the World Cup, Klopp held talks with German officials in New York. Those discussions laid the groundwork for the upcoming appointment.

The federation disclosed on July 11 that it had reached an agreement on "essential key points" of a contract with Klopp. That milestone moved the process forward toward a formal offer.

A major hurdle had been securing the consent of Red Bull, where Klopp has spent the last year and a half as head of global soccer, overseeing its worldwide club network. The Red Bull agreement now appears resolved.

Klopp has not coached since leaving Liverpool in 2024, citing fatigue as the reason for his departure. He said this month he felt "recharged" and ready for another job, reinforcing his willingness to take on the German role.