Overview
- German outlets citing Bild put Jürgen Klopp’s annual DFB salary at roughly €7 million but the Deutscher Fußball‑Bund has not confirmed the figure.
- Those reports say the amount would top previous DFB coaches and place Klopp second in a global ranking behind Carlo Ancelotti, who is reported to earn about €10 million.
- Coverage notes Klopp accepted a substantial pay cut from earlier roles, with reported past earnings near €12 million at Red Bull and about €18 million at Liverpool.
- The reporting ties Klopp’s appointment to recent managerial turnover at the DFB, saying Julian Nagelsmann ended his contract early and reportedly received a severance of around €7 million.
- Because the numbers come from media estimates rather than official disclosures, the reports are likely to increase calls for clearer, public rules on national‑team contract terms and federation spending.