Klopp appointed Germany coach, signs four-year deal

Jürgen Klopp officially takes the helm as the new head coach of the German national football team, the DFB announced. The former Dortmund and Liverpool manager has signed a four-year contract, beginning August 15 and running through the 2030 World Cup.

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I will put everything at my disposal into it.

DFB President Bernd Neuendorf confirmed the unanimous approval of Klopp's appointment by the supervisory board and shareholder meeting. Alongside Klopp's arrival, Per Mertesacker has been confirmed as the new DFB managing director for sports, replacing Andreas Rettig who departs at year's end.

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There is no career after this.

Klopp, 59, stated his primary goal is to help the national team, declaring, "I will put everything at my disposal into it." He emphasized the unifying power of the national team, calling the role a "great honor" and "special" opportunity. He succeeds Julian Nagelsmann, whose tenure ended after Germany's exit in the Round of 16 at the World Cup.

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The national team can unite us Germans like hardly anything else. That is exactly what makes this task so special for me.

Neuendorf highlighted Klopp as their "first choice" and noted his "energy and great desire." The coaching staff will include Pepijn Lijnders, Peter Krawietz, and Sven Bender. Klopp's previous contract with Red Bull's international football operations, set to expire in 2029, was terminated to facilitate this move.

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Jürgen and we spoke very intensively. He was our first choice from the beginning. He is full of energy and has great desire.