Rabat – Jürgen Klopp has officially been appointed head coach of Germany, signing a contract that will keep him in charge until the end of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The 59-year-old is stepping down from his role as Red Bull’s head of global soccer to take on the challenge of managing his home country. He succeeds former coach Julian Nagelsmann, who led Germany during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Although his contract ran until 2028, Nagelsmann resigned as Germany’s national team coach in July after the team suffered a Round of 32 exit in the FIFA World Cup, losing to Paraguay on penalties.
Klopp revealed that he spoke with Nagelsmann after his resignation. “I have the utmost respect for Julian Nagelsmann, and I wish him all the best,” he stated.
Jürgen Klopp dedicated nine years to Liverpool before departing in 2024, having secured the Champions League, Premier League, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup, and two League Cups.
After a six-month break, he was named Red Bull’s head of global soccer and later expressed that he had no intention of returning to club management.
Speaking to reporters following his appointment, Klopp called the role a great honor and said he felt as though he were living a dream.
Klopp maintained that he has no issue with criticism and is committed to working hard to improve. However, he made clear he would leave if people considered him useless or if his family was subjected to undue scrutiny.
“Criticize me if something does not work; I will be happy to work on it,” he said. “The day they no longer want me, tell me, and I’m gone, no compensation. And if they misbehave and don’t leave my family alone, I’m gone,” he added.
