Messiah or papering over cracks? Klopp must sway doubters in Germany rebuild
Jurgen Klopp has been appointed as the head coach of the German national football team following a disappointing World Cup exit. He has signed a four-year contract with the goal of restoring the team's competitive edge ahead of Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup.
Why it matters
Klopp is a high-profile figure in global football, and his appointment is seen as a major strategic move to revitalize German national sports.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Klopp has signed a four-year deal as Germany head coach
He was once hailed as Liverpool's footballing messiah. Now Jurgen Klopp has been asked to work miracles for his country.
Last month, Klopp watched on as a touchline TV pundit as Germany went out of the World Cup in a shock penalty shootout defeat by Paraguay.
The loss led head coach Julian Nagelsmann to resign and plunged German football into a full-scale identity crisis.
Just three weeks later, it is Klopp who has been tasked with picking up the pieces and restoring his country's once-famous winning mentality, signing a four-year deal to become head coach.
Assigned with leading the team through Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup, Klopp's first game in charge will be against the Netherlands on 24 September.
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