Jurgen Klopp is open to taking over as Germany manager if the DFB moves to dismiss Julian Nagelsmann, according to an exclusive report from The Telegraph.
The former Liverpool boss was working as a World Cup pundit for German broadcaster Magenta TV when he was asked directly about his interest in the national team job.
Klopp’s willingness to consider the role comes just a day after Germany’s stunning Round of 32 exit from the 2026 World Cup, beaten 4-3 on penalties by Paraguay following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
It marked Germany’s third consecutive early World Cup exit, following group-stage eliminations in both 2018 and 2022, intensifying scrutiny on Nagelsmann’s position.
Nagelsmann, 38, is contracted with the DFB through the end of Euro 2028 and has firmly rejected suggestions he should walk away from the role.
“I won’t step down. If the DFB wants me to continue, I’ll continue, but I know how the industry works, ” Nagelsmann said after the Paraguay defeat.
He added: “I know a lot of people will want me to leave now but I’ll continue if the DFB wants me to stay.”
Klopp has remained a vocal presence around the tournament, having already used his punditry platform to criticise the officiating in Germany’s exit, as detailed in Klopp’s post-match comments on the Paraguay defeat.
The DFB now faces a delicate decision over whether to back Nagelsmann through to Euro 2028 or explore alternatives, with Klopp’s name suddenly back in the frame.
Any move to replace Nagelsmann would represent a seismic shift for German football, given Klopp’s status as one of the country’s most decorated coaching exports.
For now, no formal contact between Klopp and the DFB has been confirmed, leaving Nagelsmann’s future the central talking point heading into the federation’s post-tournament review.
