Jürgen Klopp set to take charge of Germany's soccer program

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Jürgen Klopp set to take charge of Germany's soccer program
Summary

Germany's soccer governing body, the DFB, is preparing to grant Jürgen Klopp substantial authority to transform the team's structure. Klopp, currently a TV analyst, would bring his own staff, including assistant Peter Krawietz, and is expected to address critical issues within the national team's playing style and youth development. The future of sporting director Rudi Völler remains uncertain, but both parties aim to work together until EURO 2028. The DFB seeks a visionary leader like Klopp to implement necessary changes.

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  • Klopp will have the power to restructure Germany's soccer setup.
  • He is expected to hire his own coaching staff, including Krawietz.
  • The DFB aims for improvements in playing style and youth development.
  • Rudi Völler's role as sporting director is under review.
  • The DFB and Klopp target progress leading to EURO 2028.
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  • 2:30 PMYahoo SportsJürgen Klopp to have all the power he wants with Germany
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