Jürgen Klopp has been appointed as the head coach of the Germany men’s national team until 2030, following a disappointing exit from the World Cup. He replaces Julian Nagelsmann, who oversaw the team's last-32 defeat against Paraguay.

Having stepped away from frontline management after his successful tenure at Liverpool, where he won the Premier League and Champions League, Klopp expressed his excitement about this new role at a press conference in Frankfurt. He stated, “It’s a great honour for me to be sitting here today. This is ideally the high point of my career.”

Klopp emphasized his commitment to the national team, which he believes unites Germans in a unique way. He even mentioned his willingness to resign without severance if the situation does not work out, insisting on privacy for his family from media scrutiny.

Bernd Neuendorf, the president of the German Football Association, announced Klopp's hiring, thanking Red Bull for facilitating his early release from a prior contract. This was made possible through a €1 million donation to Red Bull's Wings for Life foundation and a commitment to play three international matches in Leipzig by 2030.

Klopp’s first match in charge will be against their rivals, the Netherlands, on September 24 in the Nations League. His squad will also compete against Greece and Serbia in Group A2, gearing up for the Euro 2028 qualifying campaign. His contract extends through the 2030 World Cup, which will take place in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.

Additionally, former Germany defender Per Mertesacker will join the national setup as the new managing director for sport, focusing on the development of youth players for the senior team, starting his role in January.