Jürgen Klopp Set to Lead Germany Following World Cup Disappointment

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - Klopp stated, "If the DFB says he's rubbish, I'm gone," during his unveiling as the new coach.

OneFootball - Per Mertesacker is a 2014 World Cup winner and is set to become the new managing director for sport at the DFB.

Daily Mail Sports - Klopp stated he will quit the job "if you don't leave my family in peace" after criticism directed at the WAGs of players following the World Cup.

OneFootball - Jürgen Klopp is expected to be named the new national team coach of Germany.

OneFootball - Per Mertesacker is set to become the new managing director for sport at the DFB, succeeding Andreas Rettig.

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Klopp emphasized that it is "not enough" and urged Germany players to show they are ready for the national team, giving all players a clean start to earn their spot.

OneFootball - The signature for Mertesacker's position is expected to happen today, and he will start in January 2027.

Daily Mail Sports - Klopp has been tasked with turning the team around after overseeing Red Bull's football operation since leaving Liverpool.

OneFootball - Per Mertesacker is moving to the DFB, where he will succeed Andreas Rettig as the new managing director for sport.

OneFootball - The signature for Mertesacker's position is reportedly set to happen today.

AP - Klopp's contract will also cover the 2028 European Championship in addition to the 2030 World Cup.

OneFootball - Klopp's contract is expected to run through the 2030 World Cup.

AP - Klopp's deal will also cover the 2028 European Championship.

AP - Germany has not won a knockout game at any men's World Cup since winning the title in 2014.

AP - The German soccer federation is expected to announce the agreement at a news conference.

WHERE:

OneFootball - The announcement regarding Klopp and Mertesacker is expected to take place in Frankfurt, Germany.

OneFootball - Mertesacker will not be present in Frankfurt for the announcement.

AP - The announcement is expected to take place in Frankfurt, Germany.

AP - Klopp held talks with Germany officials in New York.

WHEN:

OneFootball - Mertesacker's contract is reported to run through the 2030 World Cup.

OneFootball - Mertesacker is expected to start his role in January 2027.

OneFootball - Klopp is expected to start his role in January 2027.

AP - The announcement is expected to occur on a Friday morning.

AP - The agreement on “essential key points” of the contract was reached on July 11.

WHY:

AP - Klopp is being brought in to help Germany recover from a disappointing World Cup performance, specifically following a loss to Paraguay in the round of 32 on June 29.

HOW:

AP - Klopp has been head of global soccer for Red Bull's network of clubs since leaving Liverpool in 2024, and he expressed feeling “recharged” and ready for another coaching job.

OneFootball - Klopp's contract will also cover the 2028 European Championship in addition to the 2030 World Cup.

AP - Klopp has been head of global soccer for Red Bull's network of clubs since leaving Liverpool in 2024.

AP - Klopp has been in discussions with the German soccer federation while working as a TV expert during the World Cup.

In a bold statement during his unveiling as the new coach, Klopp declared, "If the DFB says he's rubbish, I'm gone." He also emphasized the need for Germany players to demonstrate their readiness for the national team, offering everyone a clean slate to earn their place. After leaving Liverpool in 2024, Klopp has been leading global soccer for Red Bull's network of clubs and expressed that he feels recharged and ready for this new coaching challenge.