Germany appoint Jurgen Klopp as head coach with Per Mertesacker to become sporting director

Germany appoint Jurgen Klopp as head coach with Per Mertesacker to become sporting directorThe German Football Association has confirmed a major overhaul of its football leadership after appointing Jurgen Klopp as the new men’s national team head coach and naming former Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker as its next managing director for sport.Klopp has signed a four-year contract that will see him lead Germany through to the 2030 World Cup, beginning his tenure on August 15 following Julian