The appointment

Jürgen Klopp has accepted the German football federation's offer to take over the national team, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. The 59-year-old returns to coaching after a two-year break, during which he served as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull. He left Liverpool in 2024 and had repeatedly left the door open for a national team role.

“Klopp will be the new coach of the German national team as he has accepted the role. Details about the contract, which will be long-term, the project, and his departure from the Red Bull group are still under discussion, but he will be the new coach. Red Bull was thinking of Glasner as Klopp's successor, but he signs with Nottingham. Klopp returns.”

World Cup fallout

Germany exited the 2026 World Cup in the round of 32, losing to Paraguay. The early elimination prompted Julian Nagelsmann's departure from the bench. Klopp immediately became the federation's top candidate to lead a rebuild.

Red Bull succession

Red Bull had considered Oliver Glasner to replace Klopp as head of global soccer, but Glasner instead signed with Nottingham Forest. Klopp's own exit from the energy-drink company's football group is still being negotiated alongside the terms of his long-term Germany contract.

Rebuilding the project

German media expect Klopp to receive full backing for his plan, including bringing his entire coaching staff. The federation wants him to overhaul the country's development system and restore a clear playing identity, which has been missing since the 2014 World Cup triumph. Germany will face Greece in the Nations League in a few months, giving Klopp an early test.