Germany have confirmed the appointment of Jürgen Klopp as the new head coach of the men’s national football team, entrusting the former Liverpool manager with the task of leading the country’s revival after a disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign.
The German Football Association (DFB) announced that Klopp has signed a four-year contract and will officially assume his new role on August 15. He replaces Julian Nagelsmann, who stepped down following Germany’s unexpected Round of 32 elimination to Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Klopp’s immediate focus will be the UEFA Nations League before turning his attention to preparations for UEFA Euro 2028 and the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The appointment marks the 59-year-old’s return to frontline coaching after ending his stint as Red Bull’s Global Head of Soccer. His decision to take the Germany job brings an end to months of speculation surrounding his next move.
One of the most accomplished managers of his generation, Klopp built his reputation during successful spells with Mainz, Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool. At Dortmund, he guided the club to two Bundesliga titles, while at Liverpool he delivered the club’s first Premier League crown in 30 years and also lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy.
Speaking after signing his contract at the DFB Campus in Frankfurt, Klopp described the opportunity to lead his country as a special moment.
“Few things can bring us Germans together like the national team. It is a great honour to become Germany’s head coach, and I want to help build a team that the country can be proud of,” Klopp said.
DFB president Bernd Neuendorf said the federation identified Klopp as its preferred candidate from the beginning of the recruitment process.
“Jurgen was our desired solution from the very beginning. He is full of energy and has a real passion for this task,” Neuendorf said.
Klopp will be supported by several trusted members of his backroom staff, including long-time assistants Peter Krawietz and Pepijn Lijnders. Former Germany international Sven Bender will also join the coaching team.
In a further restructuring of the national team’s football operations, former World Cup-winning defender Per Mertesacker has been appointed managing director for sport and is expected to begin his role in 2027.
Germany’s decision to appoint Klopp comes as the four-time world champions seek to re-establish themselves among football’s elite after years of inconsistency on the international stage. Since winning the FIFA World Cup in Brazil in 2014, the national team has struggled to replicate its past success, making Klopp’s arrival one of the most high-profile managerial appointments in recent German football history.
