Klopp set to be unveiled as new Germany boss in deal running to 2030 World Cup

German football is braced for a seismic change on Friday, with Jurgen Klopp expected to be confirmed as the new national team head coach in a long‐term deal lasting until the 2030 World Cup.

The German Football Association (DFB) has called a press conference in Frankfurt without publicly stating its purpose, but leading daily Bild reports the event will be used to present the former Liverpool manager as successor to Julian Nagelsmann.

Klopp, 57, has been out of management since leaving Liverpool at the end of last season and will now be tasked with reviving a national team that has struggled to compete for major honours in recent years.

Before the announcement, DFB committees are due to meet by video conference on Friday morning to give final formal approval to Klopp’s appointment.

High‐profile presentation planned in Frankfurt

According to Bild, Klopp will appear on the podium at the DFB’s press conference alongside federation president Bernd Neuendorf, sporting director Rudi Voller and DFB spokesperson Franziska Wulle.

The carefully stage‐managed presentation underlines the scale of the federation’s bet on Klopp, whose charisma, record of success and high standing among supporters have made him one of the most sought‐after coaches in world football.

Bild reports that Klopp will sign a contract running through to the end of the 2030 World Cup, signalling the DFB’s intention to build a long‐term project around him and restore Germany as contenders for the biggest titles.

Trusted lieutenants to join new Germany set‐up

Klopp is expected to bring with him a backroom team built around long‐term confidants who have worked at his side for years.

Foremost among them is Peter Krawietz, his long‐standing assistant from Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, who will again serve as assistant coach with the national team.

Dutch coach Pepijn Lijnders, who was Klopp’s right‐hand man at Liverpool, will also join the staff, adding continuity from the Anfield era to the new Germany set‐up.

They will be joined by former Borussia Dortmund player Sven Bender – widely known by his nickname “Manni” – who recently ended his contract with Regionalliga side SpVgg Unterhaching at the start of July after two years at the club. Bender is set to take on a role within the coaching staff as Klopp looks to blend trusted expertise with fresh voices.

Red Bull release clears path for Germany job

The move has been made possible only after Klopp received the green light from Red Bull, with whom he was under contract as global head of football until 2029.

Bild reports that there was no exit clause in that agreement, meaning the DFB could not simply buy him out in a conventional way. Instead, a compromise has been reached whereby the German federation will not pay a transfer fee for Klopp’s services.

In place of a fee, the DFB will make a donation to “Wings for Life”, the spinal cord research foundation associated with Red Bull. The contribution is expected to total €1m, according to Bild, smoothing Klopp’s release from his corporate role and clearing the way for his return to the dugout.

New chapter after Liverpool exit

Klopp has been away from day‐to‐day coaching since stepping down at Liverpool, where he transformed the club over nearly a decade and delivered Premier League and Champions League titles.

His move into international management marks a new phase in his career and a significant shift for the German national team, which has cycled through several coaches in quick succession since its 2014 World Cup triumph.

With a long‐term contract and a trusted coaching team alongside him, Klopp now faces the challenge of reshaping “Die Mannschaft” and steering his country back towards the top of world football in the years leading up to the 2030 World Cup.