Julian Nagelsmann: Jurgen Klopp's Move to Red Bull a 'Win-Win Situation and Coup'

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann praised Red Bull for making a smart move by bringing in Jurgen Klopp as head of global football from January 2025, calling it an "outstanding coup." Nagelsmann, who previously managed Red Bull-owned RB Leipzig before moving to Bayern Munich and eventually taking on the role of Germany manager, spoke highly of the surprise announcement. He described the signing as a "win-win situation for both sides" and congratulated his former employers on the new addition. Nagelsmann's comments came ahead of Germany's Nations League match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica.

"First and foremost, I congratulate (Red Bull boss) Oliver Mintzlaff on what I consider to be an outstanding coup. I also congratulate Jurgen Klopp on an outstanding, interesting job."

Nagelsmann said Klopp would be "full of life" in the job and do it "outstandingly well in his own way."

Some German media has since reported Klopp has a release clause to leave the Red Bull position should the Germany job come up.

Current DFB sporting director Rudi Voeller is a long-term admirer of Klopp but the 57-year-old former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund coach has repeatedly shut down suggestions he may take over Nagelsmann's job. 

The 37-year-old's contract at the German FA (DFB) ends after the 2026 World Cup in North America, but Nagelsmann said Thursday he doubted if the media reports were true, given his experience with Red Bull.

Nagelsmann was asked about speculation there was a clause, meaning Klopp could one day take over the Germany coaching position.

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"I know Oliver Mintzlaff very well. I can't imagine that there's a clause in the contract. I'll ask, then I'll think about how to answer."

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