Jürgen Klopp appointed Germany head coach until 2030

Germany have officially entered a new chapter after appointing Jürgen Klopp as the national team’s head coach on a contract running until July 2030, ending weeks of speculation surrounding his future.

The former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager has signed his agreement with the German Football Association (DFB) and is set to be officially unveiled, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann following Germany’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Klopp returns to the touchline after leaving Liverpool in 2024, having spent nearly two years as Red Bull’s Head of Global Soccer.

Widely regarded as one of the finest managers of his generation, the 59-year-old now faces the challenge of restoring Germany to the summit of international football after a difficult decade that has seen the four-time world champions struggle to replicate their past success.

Born in Stuttgart in 1967, Klopp enjoyed a modest playing career, spending almost his entire professional career at Mainz 05.

Initially a striker before converting into a defender, he made more than 300 appearances for the club before retiring in 2001.

Although he never played for Germany, he quickly established himself as one of Europe's brightest coaching minds.

His managerial journey began at Mainz, where he guided the club to its first-ever promotion to the Bundesliga in 2004.

Klopp’s reputation soared after joining Borussia Dortmund in 2008, transforming the club into one of Europe’s elite.

Under his leadership, Dortmund won back-to-back Bundesliga titles (2010-11 and 2011-12), the 2011-12 DFB-Pokal, and reached the 2013 UEFA Champions League final.

In 2015, Klopp took charge of Liverpool and ended several long trophy droughts.

During his nine-year spell at Anfield, he won the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup, two League Cups, and the FA Community Shield, restoring Liverpool's status among Europe’s leading clubs. His high-intensity ‘Gegenpressing’ style and ability to build winning teams earned him global admiration.

Germany’s new coach also inherits one of international football’s richest traditions.

Since Sepp Herberger guided West Germany to the famous 1954 FIFA World Cup triumph, the national team has enjoyed sustained success under several iconic managers.

Helmut Schön delivered the 1972 UEFA European Championship and the 1974 FIFA World Cup, while Franz Beckenbauer led West Germany to the 1990 FIFA World Cup after finishing runners-up in 1986.

Berti Vogts added the 1996 UEFA European Championship, and Joachim Löw guided Germany to the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the nation’s fourth global title.

Other Germany head coaches include Jupp Derwall (1980 UEFA European Championship), Rudi Völler, who led Germany to the 2002 FIFA World Cup final, Jürgen Klinsmann, who guided the team to third place at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Hansi Flick, and Julian Nagelsmann, both of whom left without winning a major international trophy.

Klopp’s appointment represents one of the most significant coaching changes in world football.

With UEFA Euro 2028 and the 2030 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, expectations will be immense as Germany look to reclaim their place among football’s elite under one of the game’s most accomplished modern managers.