Jurgen Klopp is poised to be confirmed as Germany’s new head coach, bringing an end to weeks of speculation since Julian Nagelsmann’s departure following the World Cup Round of 32 exit on penalties to Paraguay.

It’s a first foray into international management for the 59-year-old, who left his post at Liverpool back in 2024 after nine years at Anfield, winning the club’s first Premier League title in 2020, and the Champions League the year before.

After taking a break from football altogether, he was appointed as Red Bull’s Head of Global Soccer and has been in the position since early 2025, but now appears to be the right time to step back into management with the country of his birth.

But while the appointment carries huge prestige for German football and Klopp himself, the financial details tell a very different story.

Jurgen Klopp’s Germany Salary Revealed

Klopp is reportedly set to sign a four-year deal that will see his contract end after the 2030 World Cup, earning around €7 million (£6 million) per year. It’s a figure that is, of course, an eye-watering amount in itself, and it also places him as one of the highest-paid international managers in world football.

But if you compare that to his final season at Liverpool, Klopp was pulling in £15 million annually, working out to over 50% more than his new salary. Even his role with Red Bull has been paying him more. Klopp reportedly has a salary between €10 million and €12 million, despite having no on-pitch involvement whatsoever.

Liverpool and the Premier League Dictate the Pay Scale

The gap isn’t about Klopp’s individual pedigree; it’s about football’s economics. Even a manager who’s won 13 major trophies takes a significant pay cut when he swaps club football for the international game.

Clubs like Liverpool generate matchday, broadcast, and commercial income that no federation can match, and salaries follow that money. Club managers are also in the dugout week in, week out, working with their squads daily across a league campaign, Champions League nights, and domestic cups.

International bosses see their players a handful of times a year, mostly in short camps before qualifiers or tournaments, and that reduced workload is reflected in the pay packet.

The hunt is on as Manchester United target a third midfield signing ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season.

A priority for the Red Devils in the transfer market as Michael Carrick looks to build on an impressive first few months as head coach, the club have already confirmed two midfield signings this month.

Andrey Santos was the first addition after United agreed on a £48m deal with Chelsea for the Brazilian.

The signing of Santos was then followed up the next day with the experienced Youri Tielemans joining from Aston Villa for £35m.

United are now targeting a third midfield summer signing and Carrick will be hoping that one comes in through the door in good time ahead of their Premier League opener at Hull City.

Bournemouth ace an option for United

When it comes to the club’s next midfield signing, they are looking to bring in an experienced player who can occupy a deeper role, with Roma’s Manu Kone and Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid so far linked.

According to football journalist and GIVEMESPORT contributor Sam C on X, Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams is among the players on a list of options for the club as the transfer window develops.

The ‘incredible’ 27-year-old first moved to the Premier League back in 2022 after joining Leeds United from RB Leipzig, with his move to Bournemouth coming 12 months later.

Enduring an injury-hit first year at the Vitality Stadium, Adams has since developed into a key player for the Cherries and last term he more than played his part in helping the club secure European football for the very first time.

The holding midfielder, who recently played four games for the United States at the 2026 World Cup, would bring plenty of experience to Old Trafford and he would also tick the boxes for United when it comes to their new midfield signing.

Adams isn’t the only Bournemouth midfielder to be linked with a move to the Red Devils this summer as Alex Scott has also been mentioned after a couple of very impressive seasons on the south coast.

Tyler Adams praised

So what exactly would Manchester United be getting in Adams?

Speaking last October, manager Andoni Iraola, who has now swapped Bournemouth for Liverpool, waxed lyrical about the midfielder’s qualities.

“Tyler is a competitor,” he said when speaking on The 2 Robbies podcast. “He’s a great leader. You have to challenge Tyler. Even in training, he’s going to complain if any decision doesn’t go to his side. But I love these kinds of characters. They want even more. He’s all the time focused. He’s a captain, you can see. He’s been a leadership position in all the team he’s played for.”

He added: “He understands well that this is a collective side and he’s the first one from the middle who can correct the team. If he comes to me and tells me something it’s because something is happening. We can see each other and we know something is going on because Tyler is not comfortable.”

Tottenham’s pre-season is in full flow as they prepare for their first pre-season under Roberto De Zerbi.

It’s an opportunity for many players to try to impress the new manager, with fringe players looking to break into the manager’s thinking and young stars hoping to make it at senior level.

The pre-season fixtures are a great opportunity for De Zerbi to try new things, giving youngsters chances to impress and fringe players the opportunity to prove themselves.

That’s especially prevalent in the opening weeks of pre-season, when some players are given extra time off due to participating in the World Cup.

Spurs have just named a 35-man squad to head to New Zealand and Australia for some pre-season fixtures, and that squad includes a host of young talent.

Tottenham youngster impressing De Zerbi

One of the young players who is believed to have impressed De Zerbi so far is 21-year-old forward Jamie Donley.

According to reliable reporter Alasdair Gold, Donley has impressed De Zerbi and has looked really fit and sharp during training.

It has now been confirmed that Donley is part of the Tottenham squad to head to New Zealand and Australia, which shows how much he’s impressed the manager so far.

Whether that will lead to the 21-year-old forward sticking around next season remains to be seen, but it looks as though he’s certainly giving himself a chance.

A host of young players named in Tottenham squad

Donley certainly isn’t the only Tottenham youngster who has been given an opportunity to impress on their pre-season tour.

With it being a huge 35-man squad and Spurs still having injuries and players on international duty, there’s a real opportunity for many of the academy stars.

Among those are Damola Ajayi, Dane Scarlett, Luca Williams-Barnett and Mason Melia.

The full list can be seen below.

• Damola Ajayi
• Brandon Austin
• Lucas Bergvall
• Harry Byrne
• Kevin Danso
• Ben Davies
• Jamie Donley
• Martin Dubravka
• Mateus Fernandes
• Conor Gallagher
• Archie Gray
• Tye Hall
• Tyrese Hall
• Malachi Hardy
• Antonin Kinsky
• Rio Kyerematen
• James Maddison
• Mason Melia
• Mikey Moore
• Richarlison
• Andy Robertson
• Reiss Russell-Denny
• Dane Scarlett
• Dominic Solanke
• Manor Solomon
• Kota Takai
• Mathys Tel
• Dylan Thompson
• Tyler Tingey
• Sandro Tonali
• Destiny Udogie
• Micky van de Ven
• Jan Paul van Hecke
• Luca Williams-Barnett
• Yang Min-Hyeok