Jurgen Klopp named Germany head coach on four-year deal until 2030
Synopsis
Jurgen Klopp is back in management — and this time it's personal. The 59-year-old has signed a four-year deal to coach Germany, taking charge on 15 August and targeting both EURO 2028 and the 2030 World Cup. His reunion with Krawietz and Lijnders signals continuity of method, while his first four-match international window in late September will offer an early read on the team he inherits.
Key Takeaways
Jurgen Klopp signed a four-year contract as Germany head coach on 24 July , taking over on 15 August .
He succeeds Julian Nagelsmann , who resigned after Germany's FIFA World Cup exit against Paraguay .
Klopp's tenure covers UEFA EURO 2028 and the FIFA World Cup 2030 .
Assistant coaches Peter Krawietz , Pepijn Lijnders , and Sven Bender join the DFB setup.
Germany's first matches under Klopp: vs Netherlands ( 24 Sep, Amsterdam ), vs Greece ( 27 Sep, Augsburg ), vs Serbia ( 1 Oct, Munich ), vs Greece ( 4 Oct, Thessaloniki ).
Jurgen Klopp has been appointed head coach of the German men's national football team, signing a four-year contract on Friday, 24 July. The 59-year-old will take charge from 15 August, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann, who stepped down following Germany's elimination from the FIFA World Cup at the hands of Paraguay.
The Appointment
The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed that the supervisory board and shareholders' meeting of DFB GmbH & Co. KG had unanimously approved the appointment, following a proposal by DFB President Bernd Neuendorf and First DFB Vice President Hans-Joachim Watzke. Klopp arrives at the national setup after a spell at Red Bull spanning roughly a year and a half.
'The national team can unite us Germans like almost nothing else. That's precisely what makes this task so special for me,' Klopp said in a statement issued by the DFB. 'I'm grateful for everything I've experienced and learned at Red Bull over the past year and a half, and for the openness that made this agreement possible. Now I'm looking forward to this special task in German football, which we will approach together with humility and patience: developing a team that fights for each other, that enjoys football, and behind which the people of our country can rally with complete conviction.'
The Backroom Team
Peter Krawietz, Pepijn Lijnders, and Sven Bender will join Klopp as assistant coaches at the DFB. Krawietz and Lijnders are long-time Klopp associates, having been part of his coaching staff at Liverpool when the club won the UEFA Champions League in 2019 and the English Premier League title in 2020.
The 43-year-old Dutchman Lijnders most recently served as assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. The 54-year-old Krawietz, who previously worked with Klopp at Mainz and Dortmund, joins from Red Bull. Sven Bender, 37, a seven-time German international, returns to the DFB fold after stints as assistant coach at Dortmund and head coach at Unterhaching; he had earlier served as assistant coach for the DFB's U16 and U17 national teams from 2022 to 2024.
What the DFB Said
DFB President Neuendorf said Klopp was the association's 'unequivocal choice' after Nagelsmann's resignation. 'That's why we pursued him relentlessly,' Neuendorf added, also thanking Oliver Mintzlaff for 'constructive discussions and his cooperative attitude' in facilitating Klopp's release from Red Bull.
The Road Ahead: EURO 2028 and World Cup 2030
Klopp's mandate covers two major tournaments — UEFA EURO 2028 and the FIFA World Cup 2030. His first competitive block begins at the end of September, when Germany will play four international matches in a single international break. The schedule opens with a fixture against the Netherlands on 24 September in Amsterdam, followed by a home game against Greece in Augsburg on 27 September — Klopp's first home international in charge. Germany then face Serbia in Munich on 1 October, before travelling to Thessaloniki to meet Greece again on 4 October.
Point of View
But international football operates on compressed timelines, reduced training access, and political complexity that club environments rarely replicate. The fact that the DFB 'pursued him relentlessly' also raises questions about contingency planning: was there a credible alternative, or was the federation betting everything on one name? With EURO 2028 as the first real benchmark, Klopp has time to build — but Germany's World Cup exit against Paraguay suggests structural issues that charisma alone will not fix.
NationPress
24 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Jurgen Klopp appointed Germany head coach?
Jurgen Klopp was appointed Germany head coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned following Germany's elimination from the FIFA World Cup against Paraguay. The DFB described Klopp as its 'unequivocal choice' and pursued him through negotiations with Red Bull, where he had been working for roughly a year and a half.
How long is Klopp's contract with Germany?
Klopp has signed a four-year contract with the German Football Association (DFB), running until 2030. His tenure is designed to cover UEFA EURO 2028 and the FIFA World Cup 2030.
Who are Klopp's assistant coaches at the DFB?
Peter Krawietz, Pepijn Lijnders, and Sven Bender will serve as Klopp's assistant coaches. Krawietz and Lijnders previously worked with Klopp at Liverpool, winning the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020. Bender, a seven-time German international, returns to the DFB after stints at Dortmund and Unterhaching.
When does Klopp take charge and what are Germany's first matches?
Klopp officially takes charge on 15 August. Germany's first international window under him runs from late September to early October, featuring four matches: against the Netherlands on 24 September in Amsterdam, Greece on 27 September in Augsburg, Serbia on 1 October in Munich, and Greece again on 4 October in Thessaloniki.
What tournaments will Klopp lead Germany in?
Under his four-year contract, Klopp is tasked with leading Germany at UEFA EURO 2028 and the FIFA World Cup 2030, the two major international tournaments within his contract period.
