Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 24 Jul 2026
Klopp named Germany manager, warns over family privacy
Jurgen Klopp returns to coaching as Germany boss, with a blunt warning about his family's peace.
J. Klopp
coach
New role
Germany manager
Age
59
Previous role
Red Bull football operations
Predecessor
Julian Nagelsmann
What happened. Jurgen Klopp has been confirmed as the new Germany manager, replacing Julian Nagelsmann after a disappointing World Cup exit.
- Klopp says he will quit if his family is not left in peace.
- He describes the national team job as the highlight of his career.
“The day you don't want me anymore, you say so and I'm gone, without severance pay.”
— Jurgen Klopp
Klopp takes over after Germany's Round of 32 exit, with scrutiny on players' families.
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