The German Football Association (DFB) has officially appointed Jürgen Klopp as the new head coach of the Germany national team, with the former Liverpool manager signing a contract that will keep him in charge until the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The appointment marks Klopp’s return to the dugout after a two-year break from coaching, following his departure from Liverpool in 2024.
Speaking during his official unveiling, Klopp admitted the opportunity was one he never imagined would come.
“It is a great honour to be here today. What has happened over the last few days has felt like a film. So many things have gone through my mind – where it all started and where I come from,” Klopp said.
“I already had an idea of how demanding the role of national team coach is, but once you take on the position you realise even more the scale of the responsibility. Knowing where I come from, I never imagined I would reach this point.”
The DFB confirmed Klopp as the successor to the Germany job after weeks of negotiations, with federation president Bernd Neuendorf revealing that the 59-year-old had been the organisation’s preferred candidate from the outset.
“We are delighted to present Jürgen Klopp as the new head coach of the German national team,” Neuendorf said.
“We had very intensive discussions over the past few weeks. He was our preferred solution from the very beginning and everyone within the federation agreed. We pursued this project with determination and did everything possible to bring Jürgen Klopp to the DFB. He is the best possible choice.”
Klopp takes over with the task of restoring Germany to the summit of international football after a mixed run of results in recent major tournaments. Widely regarded as one of the game’s elite managers, he built his reputation by winning league titles with Borussia Dortmund before enjoying enormous success at Liverpool, where he lifted the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup.
His first major objective will be to guide Germany through the next international cycle before leading the four-time world champions into the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
