Jürgen Klopp appointed Germany head coach until 2030

Jürgen Klopp has been named head coach of the Germany men’s national team and will hold the position until 2030. The 59-year-old succeeds Julian Nagelsmann after Germany’s last-32 defeat by Paraguay at the World Cup.

Klopp returns to frontline management after a break following his departure from Liverpool at the end of the 2023-24 season; he cited fatigue as his principal reason for stepping away. His time at Liverpool spanned nine seasons and produced major honours, including the Premier League and Champions League, among other trophies. Earlier in his career he led Borussia Dortmund to two Bundesliga titles in the early 2010s.

The change in the national team’s leadership comes in the wake of Germany’s humbling last-32 defeat by Paraguay at the World Cup, a result that preceded the decision to replace Julian Nagelsmann with Klopp. The appointment fixes the managerial term through to 2030, aligning with the next World Cup cycle.

Klopp has been absent from club management since leaving Liverpool and now returns to an international role. His resumption of coaching duties ends a period out of the dugout that followed a highly successful nine-season spell at Anfield.

Across his career Klopp has accumulated significant silverware at both club levels. With Liverpool he captured the Premier League and the Champions League, among other trophies, while his spell at Borussia Dortmund saw him win two Bundesliga titles in the early 2010s.

The Germany job represents Klopp’s first senior national-team role and comes with expectations shaped by his domestic and European achievements. The federation’s decision installs a high-profile and experienced coach to lead the squad through the coming tournament cycle.

More details to follow.