Jurgen Klopp makes decision on replacing Julian Nagelsmann as Germany manager after World Cup exit

Jurgen Klopp appears to have finally made his mind up about taking the job as Germany's national manager.

Ever since he left Anfield as a Liverpool legend after nearly nine years as manager, questions have been asked about what would be next for Klopp.

Naturally, many assumed that he would take over as manager of the German national team ahead following Euro 2024, but the German Football Association (DFB) instead decided to stick with current boss Julian Nagelsmann.

After reaching the quarter-finals at the competition, Nagelsmann was given a contract extension to keep him in charge through Euro 2028.

Despite this, links between Klopp and Germany have never gone away and, although the former Liverpool boss is now the head of global football at the Red Bull network, the rumours aren't going away anytime soon.

Following Germany's shock World Cup exit at the hands of Paraguay, these links will only heat up as Nagelsmann's position as manager looks increasingly at risk.

And according to The Telegraph, Klopp is ready to take the Germany job should Nagelsmann be dismissed.

A goal from Kai Havertz put Germany back into the match just before the hour mark after Paraguay's Julio Enciso scored the opening goal of the fixture, but a penalty shootout saw the South American side progress.

As it stands, Nagelsmann has not yet been dismissed by the German Football Association, but many feel that it's only a matter of time until he leaves.

“I won’t step down,” Nagelsmann told reporters at full time. “If the DFB wants me to continue, I’ll continue, but I know how the industry works. I know a lot of people will want me to leave now but I’ll continue if the DFB wants me to stay.

“If we were to do a survey in Germany today, the German people wouldn’t speak very positively about me. We haven’t done much in this tournament for people to celebrate. I know that not everyone in Germany will agree with me staying on.”

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Should Nagelsmann be dismissed, then Klopp would reportedly relish the chance to lead Germany at the next World Cup in 2030 and potentially at Euro 2028.

However, any agreement between Klopp and the DFB would likely have to allow Klopp the luxury of not having to spend every weekend watching German players in the Bundesliga and abroad.

Jurgen Klopp addresses Germany manager links

After Germany's loss to Paraguay, it didn't take long for Klopp to be asked about the chance of replacing Nagelsmann as manager.

The ex-Liverpool boss has worked as a pundit for MagentaTV throughout the World Cup, getting himself into plenty of drama, and was asked about the possibility after Monday's match.

“I haven’t thought about that yet,” Klopp said.

“I understand that when the national coach position is discussed, my name is mentioned in some form.

“But it’s not the moment to really talk about it. There’s nothing to say about it. I have a job that I enjoy very much. As far as I know, it’s not a part-time job.”