Jürgen Klopp to Become Germany Coach: DFB and Red Bull Negotiate Exit Terms

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Jürgen Klopp is reportedly nearing an agreement to become the German national team coach, with a scheduled meeting between Klopp and Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff in New York at the end of this week to discuss a premature exit from his current role. According to reports from Kicker, the German Football Association (DFB) and Klopp have reached a basic agreement for a tenure lasting through the 2030 World Cup.

DFB Leadership Coordinates with Red Bull on Klopp’s Contract

The DFB leadership is moving to resolve the contractual obligations tying Jürgen Klopp to Red Bull. According to Kicker, DFB officials are scheduled to meet with Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff on Tuesday to discuss a premature exit strategy for Klopp. The coach currently serves as the Head of Global Soccer for the company, a contract that officially runs through 2029.

This Tuesday meeting serves as the precursor to a direct conversation between Mintzlaff and Klopp, which is expected to take place in New York later this week. While the DFB and Klopp have already established a framework for their partnership, a formal agreement with Red Bull remains the final hurdle before an official announcement can be made.

Terms of the Potential DFB Agreement

Klopp has already reached a basic agreement with DFB President Bernd Neuendorf and Vice President Hans-Joachim Watzke. These discussions took place during a summit in the United States, where Klopp has been working as a television expert for MagentaTV. The proposed deal would see the 59-year-old lead the national team until the 2030 World Cup.

If finalized, Klopp would succeed Julian Nagelsmann. Nagelsmann announced his resignation following Germany’s exit from the World Cup in the round of 16 after a loss to Paraguay.

The Red Bull Brand Ambassador Conflict

A significant point of contention involves how Klopp will remain connected to Red Bull after leaving his executive post. Kicker reports that one proposed solution is for Klopp to remain linked to the company as a brand ambassador. This arrangement would allow him to provide occasional expertise to Red Bull’s sporting projects—specifically those he initiated during his 18 months in the role—without the time demands of a full-time executive.

However, this “ambassador” construct has met resistance from amateur representatives within the DFB. These officials are reportedly opposed to any arrangement that would effectively open a door for Red Bull to maintain a formal influence or presence within the national team’s structure.

The next critical checkpoint is the conclusion of the New York meetings between Oliver Mintzlaff and Jürgen Klopp this weekend.

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