Germany have appointed Jürgen Klopp as head coach after the national team’s World Cup exit, handing the former Liverpool manager the task of rebuilding the four-time world champions ahead of future major tournaments.
The German Football Association confirmed Klopp’s appointment on Friday after Julian Nagelsmann stepped down following Germany’s penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32. DFB president Bernd Neuendorf said the association unanimously backed Klopp as the successor.
“It is a great honor to sit here today,” Klopp said at his unveiling. “I am delighted.”
Klopp said the national team holds a unique place in German football.
“The national team can unite us Germans like almost nothing else. That is precisely what makes this role so special to me.”
He added: “We will tackle this special challenge in German football together with humility and patience. I want to build a team that fights for one another, that enjoys playing football, and behind which the people of our country can rally with complete conviction.”
The appointment marks Germany’s attempt to reset after an early World Cup exit. Klopp built his reputation on high-intensity football, collective pressing and strong team culture during successful spells at Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool. The DFB will hope he can bring the same identity to the national side.
Klopp agreed the main terms of his contract during talks with DFB officials in New York while working as a television analyst at the World Cup. His deal starts on 15 August and runs until the summer of 2030.
The 59-year-old returns to coaching for the first time since leaving Liverpool in 2024 after citing fatigue. His first match in charge will come against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on 24 September in Germany’s opening UEFA Nations League fixture.
The DFB also confirmed that Per Mertesacker will become managing director after Andreas Rettig leaves the role at the end of the year.
