Germany has officially appointed Jürgen Klopp as the new head coach of its men’s national football team, with the former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager signing a contract that will keep him in charge until 2030. Klopp will be assisted by long-time colleagues Peter Krawietz and Pep Lijnders as he begins the task of restoring Germany to the top of world football.
The 59-year-old arrives with one of the most accomplished managerial résumés in modern football. Since beginning his coaching career with Mainz 05 in 2001, Klopp has managed well over 1,000 competitive matches, building a reputation for his high-intensity “gegenpressing” style, player development and ability to transform teams into title contenders.
Klopp first rose to prominence by guiding Mainz into the Bundesliga for the first time in the club’s history. He then moved to Borussia Dortmund in 2008, where he ended Bayern Munich’s dominance by winning back-to-back Bundesliga titles in 2010–11 and 2011–12. During the 2011–12 season, Dortmund also won the DFB-Pokal, completing a historic domestic double. Klopp later led Dortmund to the 2013 UEFA Champions League final.
In 2015, Klopp took over at Liverpool and oversaw one of the club’s most successful modern eras. Under his leadership, Liverpool won the UEFA Champions League (2018–19), Premier League (2019–20)—their first league title in 30 years—the FA Cup, EFL Cup (twice), FA Community Shield, UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup. He also guided the Reds to three Champions League finals and multiple domestic title races.
Across his managerial career, Klopp has won more than a dozen major trophies and has been named FIFA Best Men’s Coach twice. He is widely regarded as one of the finest managers of his generation, celebrated for his tactical innovation, motivational leadership and ability to build strong team cultures.
Speaking at his unveiling, Klopp said his mission is to improve the German national team and strengthen the country’s player pool for the future. He stressed that he understands the expectations that come with the role, adding that results will determine his future. He also called on the media to respect his family’s privacy, saying he would have no hesitation in stepping away if that boundary was not respected.
With the 2028 UEFA European Championship and the 2030 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, Germany will hope Klopp’s proven record of rebuilding clubs and winning major honours can now translate into success on the international stage.
