Klopp named Germany's new national football coach until 2030 World Cup

Jürgen Klopp is set to lead the German national football team as their new head coach, marking a significant move for the DFB following their recent World Cup disappointment. The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed Klopp as their preferred candidate to rebuild the squad, with his contract officially beginning on August 15 and running until the 2030 World Cup.

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It is a very, very special day for me.

Klopp, who recently departed from his role at Red Bull, described the appointment as a "very, very special day" during his presentation in Frankfurt. He emphasized the unifying power of the national team, stating, "The national team can unite us Germans like hardly anything else. That's exactly what makes this task so special for me." He also expressed gratitude for the openness that facilitated the agreement, acknowledging his time at Red Bull.

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The national team can unite us Germans like hardly anything else. That's exactly what makes this task so special for me. I am grateful for everything I was able to experience and learn at Red Bull in the last one and a half years, and for the openness that made this agreement possible.

DFB President Bernd Neuendorf hailed Klopp as their "dream solution from the start," noting the complexity of securing his commitment due to existing contracts. Klopp's immediate focus will be on preparing the team for the upcoming European Championship in 2028, though qualification matches begin next year. His coaching staff will include long-time assistants Peter Krawietz and Pepijn Lijnders, along with former Dortmund player Sven Bender.

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He was our dream solution from the start. We were all agreed in the association that we had to pursue this solution.

The team's first matches under Klopp's guidance will be in the Nations League at the end of September, featuring games against the Netherlands, Serbia, and Greece. Klopp aims to develop a team that "fights for each other, enjoys football, and behind whom the people in our country can gather with full conviction."

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Now I am looking forward to this special task in German football, which we will approach with humility and patience: to develop a team that fights for each other, enjoys football, and behind whom the people in our country can gather with full conviction.