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Berlin, Germany - On July 24, it was announced that Jurgen Klopp has been appointed as the head coach of the German national football team, a position he will hold until the 2030 World Cup, which will take place in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

During a press conference following his appointment, Klopp expressed that this role is the pinnacle of his career, stating, "This represents the ideal culmination of my career, of my life, of my professional life. I will devote all my energy to this role."

He emphasized his commitment to the position but also made it clear that he would step down if the German Football Federation decided they no longer wanted him or if his family's privacy was compromised. Klopp remarked, "It is a tremendous honour, and I will be paid very well for it, but on the day you say you no longer want me, I will leave without asking for severance pay."

Klopp, who previously managed Liverpool, called for support from all stakeholders involved in this new chapter, including the media, and highlighted the need for fair reporting. He stated, "In the journey we are about to undertake, we will need you as well: it would be important if in the future, in the way things are reported, there were greater fairness and overly hasty judgments were avoided."

His contract with the four-time World Cup champions extends until the conclusion of the 2030 tournament. Klopp's appointment follows the departure of Julian Nagelsmann, and he had been the frontrunner for the role since Germany's exit from the tournament after a penalty shootout loss to Paraguay.