FRANKFURT, Germany — The German Football Association (DFB) has officially appointed Jürgen Klopp as the new head coach of the German men’s national team. The 59-year-old former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool manager returns to the touchline on a contract running through the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Klopp succeeds Julian Nagelsmann, who departed following Germany’s round-of-32 exit at the 2026 World Cup. The appointment marks Klopp’s first return to active management since leaving Liverpool in 2024.
To complete the appointment, Klopp secured an early release from his contract as Red Bull’s Head of Global Soccer, a role he held since early 2025.
Rather than demanding a standard buyout fee, Red Bull agreed to release Klopp in exchange for a donation toward Red Bull’s Wings for Life spinal cord research foundation.
Both parties confirmed that discussions were handled amicably to avoid any conflict of interest between corporate soccer advisory and international management.
“The talks have gone very well and everything moved in the right direction. I’ve reached a very generous agreement with Red Bull, so practically speaking, nothing stands in the way of taking on this honor for my country.” — Jürgen Klopp
Klopp’s immediate focus turns to assembling his squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures as Germany begins its rebuilding cycle.
