Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that talks with the Germany setup are underway, and he has made it clear he wants back in. Speaking to Magenta TV, Klopp said the discussions have started, while also insisting his Red Bull role does not automatically block a move. He added that his return would be his first coaching job since leaving Liverpool in May 2024.
Klopp's own words on the move
"Yes, I can confirm the talks. Things moved pretty quickly. Julian stepped down. The DFB (German FA) are looking for a successor. And they're talking to me," Klopp said.
That is the most direct part of this story. He did not dress it up as rumour or leave it hanging. He said the talks are happening, and he said they accelerated after Julian Nagelsmann stepped down. Klopp also framed the timing in very human terms when he told Sky Sports: "Now isn't the perfect timing. But it's better than it's ever been. I'm more than refuelled now, I'm ready."
The Red Bull angle is still part of the picture, but Klopp's own explanation points to movement rather than obstruction. "I have an existing contract with Red Bull. I've said many times how much I enjoy this job. As a person, I usually honour contracts. But I've also made it clear that I'm interested in talks with the DFB," he said.
He went a step further on the likely response from above him. Klopp said he has been at Red Bull for 19 months and expects Oliver Mintzlaff not to stand in his way.
Klopp's return would be his first coaching job since leaving Liverpool in May 2024. That is the basic reason this has cut through so quickly, beyond the usual summer noise around international vacancies.
Germany's opening and the Red Bull question
The DFB has already signalled where it wants to go. Bernd Neuendorf said: "Regarding the appointment of a new coach, the DFB leadership will now seek talks with Jurgen Klopp."
That leaves this as a live negotiation, not a completed move. Some reports have pushed harder on the idea that a deal is already agreed, while others are more cautious. The safer reading is the one Klopp himself gave, talks are underway and he is willing, but nothing has been sealed.
The same applies to the Red Bull contract and any exit clause. Sky Germany reported that Klopp's deal runs until 2029 and includes a special exit clause for the Germany job, but that remains a reported detail rather than a settled fact. What is clear is that Klopp is open to the move, and the DFB is openly engaging him.
Germany need a clear answer, and Klopp is the clearest answer on the table. The next step is whether those talks turn into an appointment, with the DFB now expected to continue discussions and Klopp publicly sounding ready for the first time since leaving Liverpool.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 5 outlets. How we work →