Jürgen Klopp has been appointed as the new head coach of the Germany national football team, signing a contract that will run through to the 2030 World Cup. Klopp replaces Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned following Germany’s early exit from the 2026 World Cup, where the team was eliminated in the last 32 by Paraguay.

Klopp’s appointment marks a return to frontline coaching more than two years after he left Liverpool, where he enjoyed a highly successful nine-season tenure. Since January 2025, Klopp had been serving as head of global soccer for Red Bull, a role he has now vacated following detailed negotiations between the German Football Association (DFB) and Red Bull. The parties reached an agreement that allowed Klopp to leave without compensation, resolving concerns over potential conflicts of interest. Klopp’s new contract reportedly offers a significant salary increase compared to Nagelsmann’s estimated £6 million per year.

In his first press conference, Klopp emphasized his ambition to bring a fresh identity and intensity to the German team, promising expansive, high-energy football driven by wingers and intense pressing. He acknowledged the challenge of competing against countries with deeper pools of elite players such as France but insisted Germany could still prevail by playing in their own unique style. Klopp stated that success should be measured in relation to expectations and expressed a realistic view of Germany’s current standing within the international rankings.

Klopp also issued a stern warning to the media and the public, saying he would quit immediately if his family’s privacy were disrespected. He referenced the treatment of his predecessor and other managers like Thomas Tuchel, making clear he would not tolerate intrusive or damaging media conduct. “If the DFB says ‘Come on, let’s discontinue the job,’ that is it. If you behave badly and don’t leave my family in peace, I’m gone,” Klopp said. He further underscored that this role would be the pinnacle of his coaching career and that he would give it his all but be ready to walk away if mistreated or if results faltered.

Klopp’s staff will include Pep Lijnders and Peter Krawietz, his former Liverpool assistants, along with Sven Bender, who previously played under Klopp at Borussia Dortmund. The new coach’s debut will come in a challenging Nations League schedule, starting with a match against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on September 24.

Klopp aims to rebuild the fractured relationship between the national team and the German public, drawing on his experience in Liverpool, where football became a unifying force for the community. He seeks to ensure that fans leave matches feeling inspired and entertained. Despite this optimism, Klopp acknowledged the arduous task ahead and conveyed a willingness to adapt his approach to the international game’s unique demands, where managing limited contact time with players and remote communication will be crucial.

His appointment follows extensive discussions with DFB officials, including president Bernd Neuendorf and vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke, a longtime friend from Klopp’s Borussia Dortmund days. Klopp’s Adidas endorsement ended with the World Cup, and the DFB recently signed a new £85 million-per-year kit deal with Nike, effective from 2027, supporting the federation’s ability to invest in their new coach.

Klopp’s tenure begins amid heightened expectations to restore Germany’s status as a top international side after years of underperformance and a turbulent coaching transition.