Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that he will hold discussions with the German Football Association (DFB) regarding the possibility of replacing Julian Nagelsmann as the next Germany manager.

Nagelsmann stepped down from his position after the four-time world champions suffered a penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay, extending their streak of failing to win a World Cup knockout match since their 2014 triumph.

The DFB has quickly identified former Liverpool boss Klopp as their preferred candidate to take charge of the national team. In an official statement, the DFB announced: “Regarding the appointment of a new coach, the DFB leadership will now seek talks with Jürgen Klopp. He has already signaled his general willingness to take on the position.”

Responding to growing speculation about his potential appointment, Klopp expressed his interest in the role. Speaking to Sky Sports Germany, he stated that only “time” is needed before any agreement can be reached.

However, a major consideration remains Klopp’s current employment. Since January 2025, he has served as Red Bull’s Head of Global Soccer, overseeing the company’s network of clubs, including RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, and the New York Red Bulls.

Reports suggest there is a clause in Klopp’s contract allowing him to leave if the Germany managerial position becomes available, though he is determined to part ways with Red Bull amicably.

“I have an existing contract with Red Bull. I like to honour contracts,” Klopp said. “But I am interested in having talks. They will have to be intensive talks.”

He added, “I also need to talk to my boss Oliver Mintzlaff. He cares deeply about German football. Red Bull needs to come out of this cleanly. It's not that easy to step away from it.”

Germany find themselves in a footballing crisis following their shock exit to Paraguay, which marked their first-ever penalty shootout defeat in World Cup history.

The disappointment followed an inconsistent group-stage campaign. Nagelsmann’s side began with an emphatic 7-1 win over Curacao but struggled in subsequent games against Ivory Coast and Ecuador, losing the latter encounter.

Klopp acknowledged that Germany’s current struggles were “not tied to the person of Julian Nagelsmann” and emphasised his desire to help guide the nation through what he described as a crucial “turning point.”

“We now need to fundamentally change things,” he said. “Whether it will ultimately be me or whoever else it is, that changes nothing about the fact that the changes are necessary.”

Recently, Klopp has been working as a pundit during the World Cup and, following the defeat to Paraguay, remarked that it was not the right moment to discuss his future.