Full Agreement Reached: Jürgen Klopp to Manage Germany

What has long seemed inevitable is now a reality: following Germany's disappointing World Cup campaign under Julian Nagelsmann, Jürgen Klopp is set to take over the German national team. This news has been widely reported by numerous media outlets, including "Bild" and "Sky." According to these reports, a full agreement has been reached, and Klopp is expected to sign a contract through to the 2030 World Cup next Friday, followed by an official presentation at a press conference.

This evening, he will still be in his role as a television pundit for the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.

Media publications indicate that his current employer, Red Bull, is releasing him without compensation or other demands – a detail that had been a sticking point in negotiations with the German Football Association until the very end. There was discussion of Klopp potentially remaining a brand ambassador or consultant, a scenario the DFB was keen to avoid at all costs.

The federation declined to comment on Sunday. "The DFB does not comment on the current stage of negotiations with Jürgen Klopp. A final decision will be made by the competent authorities," the DFB stated in response to an inquiry from the German Press Agency.