Klopp to be named Germany coach after reported Red Bull agreement
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Jürgen Klopp is expected to be unveiled as the new German men's national team coach on Friday after a meeting with his current employer Red Bull cleared the way.
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Sources told dpa said that Klopp met with Red Bull sports boss Oliver Mintzlaff on Saturday and the Bild newspaper said that Red Bull are allowing Klopp out of his contract as Head of Global Soccer until 2029 without any conditions.
Pending final details and approval from the relevant bodies of the German Football Federation (DFB), Klopp is to be appointed and presented by the DFB on Friday, according to dpa sources and Sky TV.
Former Mainz, Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool coach Klopp is to succeed Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned after Germany's round of 32 exit against Paraguay at the World Cup, which ends later on Sunday with the final between Spain and Argentina.
Klopp will be present at the stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in his role as a MagentaTV pundit, and may comment on the latest developments.
The DFB said on Sunday it "is not commenting on the current state of negotiations with Jürgen Klopp. A final decision will be taken by the relevant bodies."
DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and his deputy met with Klopp last week and agreed on a framework of a contract reportedly until 2030. They then met with Mintzlaff earlier this week.
A big severance fee was off the table early, but Red Bull had reportedly suggested "creative solutions" such as Klopp continuing to represent the drinks company commercially, which was however seen in a negative light by the DFB.