Klopp reaches 'understanding' to take over as Germany coach
- DFB President Bernd Neuendorf and DFB Vice-President Hans-Joachim Watzke met Jurgen Klopp in New York on Friday, reaching an understanding on key contract elements for his appointment as Germany manager replacing Julian Nagelsmann.
- Following Germany's disappointing exit from the World Cup after a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay, the DFB moved quickly to secure Klopp to replace Julian Nagelsmann, who departed after the defeat.
- Currently serving as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer for 19 months, the 59-year-old admitted he is "more recharged than ever" and expects Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff will not obstruct his transition.
- Final negotiations between the DFB and Red Bull are planned for next week in New York, with both sides confident the contract can be concluded successfully subject to Red Bull's agreement.
- Having delivered major success at Liverpool, Klopp possesses the experience to reignite the national team; the manager spent nine years at the Premier League club, winning the Champions League and Premier League title.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Oh Myeong-eon = The countdown has begun for Jürgen Klopp (59, Germany) to take over as head coach of the German national football team.
The German Football Association agreed on key points of a possible contract as a Bundestrainer with Jürgen Klopp. This was announced by the DFB after a meeting with the 59-year-old in New York.
It only remains for the coach to disengage from his position in Red Bull; he has not been in charge for two years when he left Liverpool.
The Toronto Star
Germany officials confident Klopp will be next national team coach
ATLANTA (AP) — Germany officials have held talks with Jurgen Klopp and both sides are confident he will take over as coach, the national soccer federation said Saturday.
Observador
The German Football Federation (DFB) announced today that it has reached agreement with Jürgen Klopp to take over the position of selector for Mannschaft, but still needs the approval of the Red Bull Group.
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