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Klopp to become Germany manager and Man City close in on Monga

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Jurgen Klopp has agreed a deal to become the new manager of the German national team following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation.

Klopp to become Germany manager and Man City close in on Monga

Key takeaways

  • Jurgen Klopp has agreed a deal to become the new Germany manager.
  • Julian Nagelsmann has resigned from his role as Germany manager.
  • Germany suffered a round of 32 exit at the World Cup to Paraguay.
  • Manchester City are closing in on a deal to sign 16-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for up to £12.5m.
  • Everton have agreed a deal to sign Tyrique George from Chelsea for around £24 million with a 15 per cent sell-on clause.

Jurgen Klopp has agreed a deal to become the new manager of the German national team following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation. The move comes after Germany's round of 32 exit to Paraguay at the World Cup. Klopp, who has an existing contract with Red Bull, confirmed the talks and stated he is ready. Elsewhere, Manchester City are closing in on a £12.5 million deal for Leicester City's 16-year-old winger Jeremy Monga, while Everton have agreed to sign Tyrique George from Chelsea for around £24 million.

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In their words

“Yes, I can confirm the talks. Things moved along quite quickly. Julian has resigned and the DFB is working on a successor. And in the course of these considerations, they approached me.”
Jurgen Klopp, Incoming Germany manager
“Now isn’t the perfect timing. But it’s better than it’s ever been. I’m more than refuelled now, I’m ready.”
Jurgen Klopp, Incoming Germany manager

By the numbers

£12.5m
Transfer fee Manchester City will pay for Jeremy Monga
16
Age of Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga
5
Days until Jeremy Monga turns 17 to sign a professional contract
£24M
Transfer fee Everton agreed to pay Chelsea for Tyrique George
15%
Sell-on clause percentage retained by Chelsea for Tyrique George

How it unfolded

  1. recently Germany suffers World Cup round of 32 exit to Paraguay
  2. recently Julian Nagelsmann resigns as Germany manager
  3. last few days DFB works on successor and approaches Jurgen Klopp
  4. in five days Jeremy Monga turns 17 to sign professional contract

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Source: Yahoo Sports

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