Jürgen Klopp Takes Helm as Germany's Coach Ahead of 2030 World Cup
WHO:
AP - Per Mertesacker will start his role as managing director for sport in January, overseeing the German men’s national teams.
DW.com - Klopp will be joined by two of his assistants from Liverpool, Peter Krawietz and Pep Lijnders, along with former Germany player Sven Bender in the coaching setup.
The Times of India - Jürgen Klopp appointed as head coach of the German national football team.
TSN - Klopp replaces Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned after Germany's World Cup exit.
DW.com - Bernd Neuendorf is the president of the German Football Association (DFB).
WHAT:
Al Jazeera - Klopp stated, “The national team can unite us Germans like almost nothing else. That is precisely what makes this role so special to me.”
The New York Times - Klopp indicated that he plans to make some surprising squad selections and aims to create a team that fans find enjoyable to watch.
TSN - Klopp stated, “Ideally, this will be the highlight of my career, my life, my working life. I will put everything into it that I possibly can.”
Al Jazeera - Klopp's first assignment will come in the UEFA Nations League, with Germany set to face the Netherlands, Greece, and Serbia across four matches in late September and early October.
DW.com - Per Mertesacker will start his role as managing director for sport in January, overseeing the German men’s national teams.
beIN SPORTS - Klopp's contract is worth €7 million per year, which is roughly the same as Julian Nagelsmann's contract.
DW.com - Klopp's contract officially starts on August 15 and continues until the summer of 2030.
Al Jazeera - The DFB will pay one million euros ($1.14 million) to the Red Bull-linked Wings for Life charity foundation instead of a typical release fee for Klopp.
beIN SPORTS - Klopp signed a contract to coach Germany until the 2030 World Cup.
AP - Klopp's first match as Germany coach will be in September against the Netherlands in the Nations League.
Al Jazeera - Germany has not won a knockout game at a World Cup since 2014.
The New York Times - Klopp stated, “It’s a big honor to be sitting here today,” during his press conference.
WHERE:
The Times of India - The announcement took place at the DFB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany.
DW.com - The first match will be held in Amsterdam against the Netherlands.
WHEN:
DW.com - Klopp's contract officially starts on August 15 and continues until the summer of 2030.
beIN SPORTS - Klopp's contract runs until the 2030 World Cup.
DW.com - Klopp's first match is scheduled for September 24.
WHY:
The New York Times - Klopp expressed that he is taking the job for the love of football and the responsibility it entails, stating, “I love this job but I am always ready to call it quits if need be.”
TSN - Klopp was chosen to turn around the fortunes of the German national team after a disappointing World Cup performance.
Al Jazeera - Germany's national team has failed to progress beyond the Round of 16 in the last three World Cups.
HOW:
The New York Times - Klopp warned the media that if they “behave badly” he will leave the job, stating, “If you behave badly and don’t leave my family in peace, I’m gone.”
The New York Times - Klopp will have a broader mandate than his predecessor, focusing not just on team selection but also on restoring the identity of German football.
AP - Klopp will oversee three national team games in Leipzig, where Red Bull supports the local Bundesliga club team.
AP - The DFB will pay one million euros to a Red Bull-linked charity instead of a typical release fee for Klopp.
The New York Times - Klopp indicated he would leave without severance pay if he does not meet expectations.
Per Mertesacker will begin his role as managing director for sport in January, where he will oversee the German men’s national teams. Jürgen Klopp, who will officially start his contract on August 15 and continue until the summer of 2030, expressed his passion for the job, saying, “The national team can unite us Germans like almost nothing else,” and he plans to make some surprising squad selections. Joining Klopp in the coaching setup will be two of his Liverpool assistants, Peter Krawietz and Pep Lijnders, along with former Germany player Sven Bender.