2026 World Cup Key News Central News Agency (Taipei, July 4, CNA Foreign News) Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp said today that he has recharged and is ready to engage in "in-depth discussions" about taking over as head coach of the German national team. According to Agence France-Presse, Klopp told the German Football Association (DFB) yesterday that he is "basically willing" to take over as the German team's coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned. Nagelsmann's contract was originally until 2028, but he announced his resignation just four days after the German team's disappointing elimination by Paraguay in the World Cup's Round of 32. Klopp, who previously coached Liverpool and Bundesliga powerhouse Borussia Dortmund, currently has a contract with Red Bull as global head of football. However, according to Sky Germany, he has a verbal agreement that allows him to leave to take the German team job. Klopp said on Magenta TV, where he is serving as a World Cup commentator: "The timing is not perfect." "Nevertheless, it is better than ever. I have recharged so far. So, I am ready." Klopp added: "I still have an existing contract with Red Bull. I like to fulfill contracts." "But I am interested in negotiations. This must be an in-depth discussion. The problem we are currently facing is not with Nagelsmann." Klopp stated that he also needs to have a conversation with Red Bull's managing director, Oliver Mintzlaff. Klopp, who led Liverpool to win the Champions League and Premier League titles, said: "German football is very important to him (Mintzlaff). Red Bull needs to withdraw cleanly from this situation. It is not easy to leave." (Translator: Li Pei-shan) 1150704 Stand with facts, and your every sponsorship is a force to protect press freedom. Download the CNA "One-Stop News" APP for real-time updates. This website's text, images, and videos may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, publicly transmitted, or used without authorization.