Klopp's Germany Contract Details Emerge, Including a Surprising Clause

The increasingly certain appointment of Jürgen Klopp as Germany's head coach is taking concrete shape, according to an exclusive report from "Bild." The publication states that this weekend, German Football Association (DFB) President Bernd Neuendorf and Bundesliga CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke will fly to New York to finalize the deal with their highly sought-after new national team manager.

The contract, salary, duration, coaching staff, sponsorship agreements, and the planned federation overhaul – almost everything has already been prepared behind the scenes.

Jürgen Klopp's contract with Germany is expected to be for four years, extending through the 2030 World Cup. The former Liverpool manager will reportedly earn slightly more than his predecessor, Julian Nagelsmann, who received 7 million euros annually.

Klopp's long-time assistants, Peter Krawietz and Pepijn Lijnders, are almost certainly set to be part of his coaching staff. In recent days, many other potential assistant coaches have also submitted applications to Klopp.

Perhaps the most surprising detail is that Klopp will not, in fact, sever ties with the Red Bull conglomerate, where he currently serves as a football director. Apparently, the parties have agreed that he will remain a global ambassador for the company. Consequently, the German Football Association (DFB) will not have to pay Red Bull any compensation for the termination of Klopp's contract.