Klopp cleared to take over Germany job after DFB gives formal approval

Jurgen Klopp has received final approval to become Germany head coach after the German Football Association’s (DFB) relevant bodies unanimously ratified his appointment.

According to Sky Sport Germany, the DFB general assembly board gave its consent during a digital meeting on Thursday, removing the last internal hurdle before Klopp can be officially unveiled as national team manager.

The DFB is expected to present Klopp at a press conference later on Friday, when he will be formally introduced as the 13th head coach in the history of the Germany national team.

Final green light from DFB bodies

Under DFB regulations, major technical and executive appointments cannot take effect until they have been sanctioned by the competent internal committees. Sky Sport Germany reported that Thursday’s vote represented the final formal step required to confirm Klopp in the role.

The same meeting also approved a key change at executive level. Per Mertesacker has been confirmed as the DFB’s new managing director, succeeding Andreas Rettig, who is due to leave his post at the end of the calendar year.

These decisions complete the association’s internal process on both the coaching and executive fronts, paving the way for the official announcement of Klopp and Mertesacker’s appointments.

Backroom staff approved

The DFB bodies also signed off on the backroom team that will work alongside Klopp with the national side.

His coaching staff will include Peter Krawietz and Pep Lijnders, both long-term assistants during his club career, as well as former Borussia Dortmund player Sven Bender. All three have been granted approval to serve as assistant coaches under the new Germany boss.

Their appointments are part of the same package of technical changes that required formal ratification and are expected to be confirmed publicly alongside Klopp’s presentation.

Klopp to replace Nagelsmann after World Cup exit

Klopp will take over from Julian Nagelsmann, who brought his tenure as Germany head coach to an end following the team’s early elimination from the 2026 World Cup.

Nagelsmann stepped down after the conclusion of Germany’s campaign at the tournament, announcing his resignation once the national side’s involvement had finished.

With the DFB’s internal procedures now completed, attention will turn to Klopp’s official unveiling and the start of a new era for the Germany national team under the former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool manager.