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Völler expects Kimmich to remain Germany captain under Klopp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:20 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Völler expects Kimmich to remain Germany captain under Klopp

Summary

Germany sporting director Rudi Völler stated that Joshua Kimmich is expected to retain the captaincy under new head coach Jürgen Klopp. Völler highlighted Kimmich's leadership qualities demonstrated in international matches and noted that no significant changes are anticipated in that role. He acknowledged that the final decision regarding captaincy rests with Klopp. Kimmich was appointed captain following Euro 2024, taking over from Ilkay Gündogan, despite Germany’s early exit from the World Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Rudi Völler addresses Kimmich's captaincy at the International Coaches’ Congress.
•Kimmich's leadership praised despite Germany's World Cup exit.
•Final decision on captaincy rests with Jürgen Klopp.
•Kimmich became captain after Euro 2024, succeeding Gündogan.

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7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Joshua Kimmich to continue as Germany captain under Jürgen Klopp
9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Völler addresses Kimmich captaincy question ahead of Klopp era

What they're saying

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Despite Germany’s disappointing Round of 32 exit at the World Cup, Joshua Kimmich is expected to remain captain under new head coach Jürgen Klopp.“I assume so,” Germany sporting director Rudi V...
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