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Klopp names ter Stegen first-choice goalkeeper for Germany

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:52 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Klopp names ter Stegen first-choice goalkeeper for Germany

Summary

New Germany coach Jürgen Klopp has selected Marc-André ter Stegen as the first-choice goalkeeper following Manuel Neuer's retirement from international football. Ter Stegen, currently playing for Ajax on loan from FC Barcelona, is noted for his stability and experience. Klopp confirmed the decision while naming 44 players for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. Other goalkeepers included in the squad are Finn Dahmen and Alexander Nübel. Ter Stegen's performance will be closely monitored as he takes on this critical role for the national team.

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•Manuel Neuer has retired from international football.
•Klopp has named 44 players for four UEFA Nations League games.
•Ter Stegen is on loan at Ajax from FC Barcelona.
•Finn Dahmen and Alexander Nübel are also included in the squad.
•Klopp emphasized the need for stability in the team.

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8:52 AMYahoo Sports — Klopp makes decision on Germany's new first-choice goalkeeper: "A team needs stability and a spine"

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After coming out of international retirement to play for Germany at the World Cup, Manuel Neuer has now definitively retired from international football.As a result, new Germany coach Jürgen Klopp ha...
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