Klopp handed task of reviving Germany's football fortunes
Jurgen Klopp has been appointed as the new head coach of the German national football team, signing a contract that runs until the 2030 World Cup. He takes over from Julian Nagelsmann with the goal of restoring Germany's status in international football.
Why it matters
Klopp's appointment is a major development in global sports, as he is tasked with reversing the recent decline of a historically dominant football nation.
Klopp's appointment was widely expected for weeks and his contract will see him through to the 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, as well as the three centenary matches planned for that year in South America.
The 59-year-old spoke publicly of his desire to take on the role after predecessor Julian Nagelsmann's resignation earlier in July.
Nagelsmann fell on his sword after a disappointing last-32 defeat at the hands of Paraguay, Germany's third consecutive early World Cup exit since winning the tournament in 2014.
As the German FA's preferred candidate, Klopp's willingness to take the job accelerated Nagelsmann's departure.
"It's a great honour for me to be sitting here today," Klopp told a press conference called by the DFB to announce his appointment in Frankfurt.
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