Jürgen Klopp confirms readiness to take over as Germanys national team coach

Jürgen Klopp has confirmed he is ready to take over as Germany’s new national team coach, telling the DFB he is “more than refuelled” and prepared for the role after Julian Nagelsmann’s abrupt departure. In a series of interviews published on Friday and Saturday, the 59-year-old Liverpool manager said talks with the German Football Association are underway but stressed that “time” is still needed to finalise an agreement.

Speaking to *Welt* on Friday , Klopp declared: “I am more than refuelled. I am ready.” He repeated the message the following day on MagentaTV, adding that he feels capable of leading Die Mannschaft despite the challenges ahead . The *Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung* quoted him as saying the national team must “fundamentally change things” after its World Cup exit .

Klopp’s employer, Red Bull, remains the final hurdle. While he did not specify the club’s stance, he acknowledged that their approval is required before any deal can be completed. The *Tagesspiegel* noted that the DFB is still negotiating the terms of the role, including Klopp’s availability for the remainder of the 2026 World Cup cycle .

German media have already christened the move a “dream job” for Klopp, with the *taz* declaring on Saturday that “only Jürgen Klopp can save German football” . Former Bayern Munich forward Thomas Müller, now a pundit for MagentaTV, joked that “the next laugh isn’t far away” when asked about working with Klopp, underscoring the public enthusiasm for the potential appointment .

The timing is critical: Germany crashed out of the 2026 World Cup on June 29, prompting Nagelsmann’s resignation the same day. Klopp, who left Liverpool at the end of the 2023–24 season, has been linked to the role since the tournament began. His confirmation comes as the DFB seeks a figure capable of restoring confidence after a string of underwhelming performances.

With the association yet to issue an official statement, the coming days will determine whether Klopp’s readiness translates into a contract. For now, the football world waits to see if Germany’s most charismatic coach in decades will finally take charge of the national side.