DFB appoints Jurgen Klopp as national team coach until 2030
The German Football Association has secured Jurgen Klopp as head coach, ending a search triggered by Julian Nagelsmann’s dismissal after a round of 32 elimination against Paraguay.
The German Football Association (DFB) has formally appointed Jurgen Klopp as the head coach of the national team, confirming the decision during a press conference on Friday. The appointment marks a significant leadership change for German football, with Klopp taking over from Julian Nagelsmann, who stepped down following the team’s elimination by Paraguay in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
Klopp, 59, is expected to sign a contract with the DFB that runs until the 2030 World Cup. The former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager had been serving as Red Bull’s Head of Global Soccer since 2025. Red Bull released him from his contract in exchange for a $1.1 million donation to its Wings for Life charity foundation, which supports research into spinal cord injuries.
Klopp stated he was “recharged” during talks for the Germany job, citing fatigue as the reason for stepping down from Liverpool in 2024. He begins his tenure having overseen clubs such as RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, and the New York Red Bulls in his previous role.
The appointment follows a period of sustained decline for the German men’s team, which has suffered three consecutive World Cup debacles since winning their fourth title in 2014. Germany suffered first-round exits in both 2018 and 2022, and has won just one knockout match at the past five major tournaments, reaching only the quarterfinals at Euro 2024.
Nagelsmann was dismissed by the DFB after Germany crashed out of the 2026 World Cup, losing to Paraguay on penalties. The decision to hire Klopp, one of the most decorated coaches of his generation, signals the association’s intent to restore the team’s prominence after a series of early tournament exits.
