Klopp replaces Naglesman as German head coach
Jurgen Klopp has been confirmed as the new head coach of Germany’s men’s national team. The 59-year-old will replace Julian Nagelsmann who was relieved from the post after Germany’s shock World Cup exit at the round of 32 stage to Paraguay. Klopp will resume to his new job on August 15 following his release by […]
Jurgen Klopp has been confirmed as the new head coach of Germany’s men’s national team.
The 59-year-old will replace Julian Nagelsmann who was relieved from the post after Germany’s shock World Cup exit at the round of 32 stage to Paraguay.
Klopp will resume to his new job on August 15 following his release by the Red Bull from his Head of Global Role with the energy drink company, owners of both Red Bull Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg football clubs.
The German Football Association secured Klopp’s release after agreeing to pay one million Euros to the “Wings for Life” foundation. The DFB also agreed to play three matches in Leipzig by the end of 2030.
The role will be Klopp’s first national team assignment in his managerial career.
He becomes the second top coach to take over a national team in recent years after Carlo Ancelotti’s highly celebrated appointment by Brazil.
DFB President, Bernd Neuendorf, said Klopp’s release means Red Bull is also invested in a stronger German national team, while the association also supports the impact of the matches to be played on football in Eastern Germany.
“What Oliver Mintzlaff and Red Bull have made possible here demonstrates how professionally and effectively sports can collaborate when both sides pursue the same goal: a strong German national team.”
“I am extremely grateful for this. With the international matches in Leipzig, we are sending a signal for football in East Germany.”
Red Bull’s CEO of Corporate Projects and Investments Oliver Mintzlaff shared that he is unhappy at Klopp’s departure but the company fully supports the need for a stronger German team, a decision based on trust from both the DFB and Klopp.
“We came to the conclusion that we needed a decisive solution so that Jürgen could fully concentrate on his role at the DFB.”
“The opportunity to support Germany during a challenging period and to take on one of the most important roles in German football is of great significance to him.
“The discussions with Jürgen and the association were always based on trust, partnership, and a clear objective. We wish him and the DFB every success in this important new chapter.”
Klopp’s first assignment as Germany’s national team coach will be the opening Nations League match against rivals Netherlands in September.