Jürgen Klopp at the table for Germany: ready

The awaited statement about the Germany national team's manager's role came from the man in the frame, Jürgen Klopp. The experienced manager confirmed that talks with the German Football Association (DFB) are ongoing and signaled that he is keen on the role. The comments of Klopp, shown as the federation's preferred candidate after Julian Nagelsmann's resignation, found a wide echo on the football agenda.

Speaking on a television program, the 59-year-old manager said: "Yes, I can confirm the talks. Julian resigned, and the DFB is working on a succession plan and over the course of these deliberations, they have reached out to me." Klopp stated that he currently has a contract with Red Bull, so the timing is not ideal, but that it is "better than it has ever been."

The experienced manager, referring to his time at Liverpool, which he left in 2024, emphasized that he is ready to return to the role. Klopp said: "When I stopped at Liverpool, I lacked the energy for even one more year with the club; since then I'm more than recharged, I'm ready." These words clearly laid bare the manager's desire to return to the touchline.

In his comments, Klopp also touched on his predecessor Julian Nagelsmann; he emphasized that Nagelsmann is an "extraordinary coach" and cannot be held solely responsible for the team's deeper problems. Stating that German football is at "a turning point" and requires fundamental changes, it was reported that intensive talks with the DFB and a conversation with his employer Red Bull would be needed for Klopp to take over. Although the process is not finalized, the possible appointment of Klopp, who won the Premier League and the Champions League at Liverpool, has become one of the most talked-about storylines regarding Germany's coming period.