Hamann criticized the German Football Association for its hasty decision to replace Nagelsmann with Klopp.
Following Nagelsmann's forced resignation by the German Football Association, news quickly emerged that negotiations with Klopp regarding the appointment as Germany's national team coach were about to begin. Within just a few weeks, the deal was finalized by the association and is expected to be officially announced this week. Didi Hamann felt it all happened too fast.
Klopp will become the 13th national team coach in the history of the German Football Association, succeeding Nagelsmann, who was successfully forced to resign after the World Cup humiliation. Hamann was not satisfied with the Football Association's decision to immediately lock in Klopp after Nagelsmann's dismissal.
“I think this was handled a bit hastily. You should have taken more time; you could have waited until September to make a decision,” the former professional player criticized the German Football Association’s (DFB) quick decision on Klopp on Sky Austria, stating bluntly that the DFB clearly hadn’t considered other candidates. Hamann believes the DFB should have thought more comprehensively and considered more options.
The 52-year-old former national team player directly named Deschamps: "For example, Deschamps is about to leave France. I don't know if he's interested, but you can at least ask him. Perhaps hiring a foreign coach could bring some different ideas to the Football Association, which wouldn't hurt us." However, Hammann wasn't entirely dissatisfied with the final choice.
"Of course, Klopp is a 'popular heartthrob,' and he has a relatively free job at Red Bull, so Red Bull should let him go. He has proven over the past few years that he can bring out the best in his players," the former Bayern Munich and Liverpool player added. "So, let's wait and see."
According to multiple media reports, the German Football Association (DFB) plans to officially unveil Jürgen Klopp this week, no later than Friday at the DFB headquarters in Frankfurt. However, the exact date of the press conference and when Klopp will first answer questions as the German national team coach remain unclear.
It is now certain that Klopp's coaching appointment is proceeding without obstacles. He and the German Football Association reached an agreement during the World Cup. Since both sides expressed their willingness to cooperate early on, this was a relatively easy part of the negotiations. The 59-year-old coach will sign a contract that runs until after the 2030 World Cup.
