Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been confirmed as Germany’s new head coach on a four-year contract - ending his time with Red Bull in the process
Jurgen Klopp speaks alongside Oliver Mintzlaff
Jurgen Klopp speaks alongside Oliver Mintzlaff (Image: (Marcel Engelbrecht - firo sportphoto/Getty Images))
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Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff revealed that he and other senior executives at the group supported Jurgen Klopp’s decision to become the new Germany boss. Klopp was officially revealed as Germany's new head coach on Friday following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation, which ended his spell with Red Bull.
The former Liverpool boss joined the group as head of global soccer in early 2025, but had a gentlemen's agreement with the organisation that would allow him to leave if he intended to become Germany's head coach. "Jurgen has left a lasting mark on our football philosophy through his vision, experience and leadership," said Mintzlaff, Red Bull CEO Corporate Projects and Investments.
"We are deeply grateful for everything he has contributed and wish him every success as he takes on this exceptional responsibility with the German National Team."
Before he added: "This wasn't an easy decision but together with my fellow managing directors, Franz Watzlawick and Alexander Kirchmayr, we decided to support his ambition.
"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.
"For that we needed a clear and consistent solution so that Jürgen could devote his full attention to his responsibilities with the DFB.
"Giving wings to talent has always been at the heart of what Red Bull does. We will continue to invest in identifying and developing the next generation of players and coaches, while further strengthening the structures and expertise to compete at the highest level."
The 59-year-old, who signed a four-year contract with the DFB, is reunited with former Liverpool assistants Pep Lijnders and Peter Krawietz.
Peter Krawietz, pictured alongside Jurgen Klopp and Pep Lijnders, has been confirmed as the new RB Leipzig assistant manager.
Jurgen Klopp,Peter Krawiet and Pep Lijnders during a Liverpool Premier League match(Image: Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
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And former Liverpool forward Peter Crouch believes Klopp always had his heart set on becoming Germany boss once he left Anfield.
He said: "I do think he always secretly wanted this job [after leaving Liverpool]. It’s one of those jobs where you can get some time off but you're still involved in everything that's going football-wise.
"I imagine he's got a little bit of a bug and desire for the Germany job. I interviewed him a few weeks ago and he said he didn't want to get back in just yet, but the international job is a pretty special one and slightly different to your average managerial role.
"Germany has very good players, but they didn’t feel like they were a team at all. They were very fractious.
"They had good moments but it was poor them going out the way they did. Klopp is a game-changer for them. I'd have absolutely loved to have played for him."
Klopp, who stepped down as Liverpool manager in the summer of 2024, after almost nine years in charge, issued a warning to the German media at his unveiling, warning them: "If you go after my family, I am gone."
He said: "I'm not doing this job for myself. I’m doing it for you. I'm taking this job even though I've seen how you've treated Julian Nagelsmann. I'm taking it even though I've seen how you've treated Thomas Tuchel.
"If you go after my family, I'm gone. If you think I'm rubbish, tell me to my face and I'll leave immediately, without asking for any compensation."
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