Jürgen Klopp says he is open to talks with Germany about the national team job, but he has made the order of events clear. He says the timing is not perfect, yet it is better than it has ever been. He also says any move has to fit around his existing Red Bull contract and a conversation with Oliver Mintzlaff.

Klopp's conditions for a Germany move

Klopp put the point plainly in quotes that did most of the work. "The fact is, I have an existing contract with Red Bull. I've said many times how much I enjoy this job. I'm the type of person who usually likes to honour contracts. But I've also made it clear I'm interested in talking [to the DFB]," he said to goal.com.

That is the key line in this story. He is not closing the door on Germany, and he is not pretending the move is simple either. Klopp also said he would need to talk to Oliver Mintzlaff before any agreement can be reached.

The other quote sharpens the picture. Speaking to bundesliga.com, Klopp said: "The timing isn't perfect right now, but it's better than it's ever been." He also said two years away from Liverpool left him "more than recharged" and ready.

Germany's rebuild after the exit

The interest has come after a difficult tournament for Germany. They finished top of Group E with 6 points from 3 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 4. Then the run ended with a round-of-32 defeat on penalties to Paraguay after the group stage.

That is why the search around the job is active. Germany now need a reset, and Klopp's comments arrive in that space. He also said the team needs to fundamentally change things, whether it is him or someone else who ends up in charge.

There is a case for Klopp because the profile fits the moment, but the move is still conditional. He has talked about being recharged, yet he also keeps returning to the same practical barrier: the Red Bull contract, and the need to speak to Mintzlaff first.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 6 outlets. How we work →