Will Klopp be Germany boss now? Ex-BVB coach reacts to World Cup exit | OneFootball

Jürgen Klopp is being discussed as a possible new Germany head coach after the national team’s early World Cup exit. The former BVB coach has now commented on the speculation himself for the first time.

Germany’s early World Cup exit against Paraguay has immediately reignited the debate over the future of head coach Julian Nagelsmann. While the 38-year-old ruled out resigning despite the disappointment, many fans are already turning their attention to a prominent possible successor: Jürgen Klopp.

The former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool manager was working as a TV pundit during the DFB team’s elimination and was asked shortly afterward about a possible future as Germany head coach. However, the 59-year-old did not give a clear yes or no on MagentaTV.

“I haven’t thought about that yet,” Klopp said at first. At the same time, he showed understanding that his name immediately came up in the discussion after another tournament debacle. “I understand that my name is being mentioned. But this is not the moment. There’s nothing to say about it. I have a job that I really enjoy doing. It’s not a day when I’m thinking about the matter of Jürgen Klopp.”

Klopp as Nagelsmann’s successor? Former BVB coach responds

Klopp also found clear words after the elimination: “We were football Germany. To become football Germany again, we now really have to get stuck into it.” At the same time, he stressed that the current debate should not be pinned on individual people.

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His professional situation also argued against a short-term switch. Since the beginning of 2025, Klopp has been working as Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull and, by his own account, feels comfortable there. “I have a job that I really enjoy doing.” However, he did not issue a definitive rejection toward the DFB, which means speculation about a possible appointment is likely to continue.

Meanwhile, Julian Nagelsmann does not want to give up his post voluntarily despite the bitter World Cup exit. “I’m not someone who runs away,” the Germany head coach made clear after the match. He received backing immediately after the elimination from sporting director Rudi Völler, who remains convinced by Nagelsmann. Whether Klopp will actually become the new Germany head coach therefore remains open for now. The only thing that is certain is that, after another disappointing tournament for the German national team, his name is once again right at the top of many fans’ wish lists.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.