German federation confident Klopp will be next national team coach
The German soccer federation is in advanced talks with Jurgen Klopp to become the next national team coach. Both parties are optimistic about a deal, pending an agreement with Klopp's current employer, Red Bull.
Why it matters
Klopp is a high-profile figure in global sports, and his potential appointment is a major development for the German national team's future performance.
ATLANTA (AP) — Germany officials have held talks with Jurgen Klopp and both sides are confident he will take over as coach, the national soccer federation said Saturday.
Former coach Julian Nagelsmann resigned after his team failed to make the round of 16 for the third World Cup running.
Klopp, a serial trophy winner with Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, was quickly identified as the favorite to succeed him.
The German federation said talks were held in New York on Friday with Klopp, who is currently in an executive role as head of global soccer for the Red Bull group .
“In the constructive exchange, an understanding was reached on essential key points of a potential contract,” it said. “Both sides are confident that the negotiations, subject to an agreement with Klopp’s current employer Red Bull, can ultimately be successfully concluded.”
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