Jurgen Klopp appointed Germany head coach on four-year deal until 2030

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been appointed as the new head coach of Germany, signing a four-year contract that will keep him in charge until 2030, the German Football Federation (DFB) announced on Friday.

Klopp will officially take over on August 15, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann, who stepped down after Germany’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 59-year-old will lead Germany at UEFA Euro 2028 and the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

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Klopp: ‘The national team can unite us like almost nothing else’

Reacting to his appointment, Klopp said leading the German national team was a unique opportunity and vowed to build a side that supporters could fully identify with.

“The national team can unite us Germans like almost nothing else. That’s precisely what makes this task so special for me.”

He also thanked Red Bull for supporting his move and said he wants to create a team that plays with unity, passion and enjoyment.

Klopp will be assisted by his long-time collaborators Peter Krawietz and Pepijn Lijnders, along with former Germany international Sven Bender.

Krawietz and Lijnders were part of Klopp’s successful coaching team at Liverpool, helping the club win the UEFA Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020.

Germany’s first matches under Klopp

Klopp’s first assignment will come during the September-October international window, when Germany play four matches:

• September 24: Netherlands vs Germany (Amsterdam)
• September 27: Germany vs Greece (Augsburg)
• October 1: Germany vs Serbia (Munich)
• October 4: Greece vs Germany (Thessaloniki)

The DFB said Klopp’s appointment received unanimous approval from its supervisory board and shareholders, with president Bernd Neuendorf describing him as the federation’s clear first choice to lead the national team into a new era.