Jürgen Klopp's Agreement to Become Germany Head Coach: Status, Contract Terms, and Timeline

Klopp's Current Status with the DFB

The DFB confirmed on July 3 that Klopp had already signaled his "general willingness" to take over the national team . By July 5, multiple outlets reported that Klopp had reached a verbal agreement in principle with the DFB, and transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed an agreement in principle had been reached . Klopp himself confirmed he has had discussions with the German federation, saying the timing to return to the sidelines was "better than it's ever been," while acknowledging he remained under contract with Red Bull .

The key sticking point is Klopp's contract with Red Bull, which runs until 2029 . Reports indicate a clause in his Red Bull deal allows him to take the Germany job under certain conditions, but Red Bull executive Oliver Mintzlaff denied in October 2024 that a specific written release clause existed . German tabloid Bild reported that any exit clause was only agreed verbally .

Key Terms of the Deal with the DFB

• Contract length: Klopp is expected to sign a contract running through the 2030 World Cup .
• Assistants: He plans to bring his former Liverpool assistants Pepijn Lijnders and Peter Krawietz onto his Germany staff .
• Red Bull exit: As of July 10, 2026, DFB and Red Bull officials are holding talks to finalize the move, with an "unconventional agreement" expected that could avoid a costly compensation fee — possibly by Klopp remaining a brand ambassador for Red Bull while simultaneously coaching Germany .

Timeline for a Formal Announcement

No exact formal announcement date has been confirmed in any source. The most recent reporting (July 10, 2026) indicates negotiations between the DFB and Red Bull over the final details are still underway . An announcement is expected once those talks conclude, which could come within days, but nothing has been officially signed or announced as of the latest available reports. The final verbal hurdle is for Klopp to hold talks with Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff before any agreement with the DFB can be finalized .