New Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has reportedly made his decision on his first-choice goalkeeper, with Marc-André ter Stegen set to take the role as the coach begins a new era with the national team.
Klopp took charge of Germany on August 15, 2026, replacing Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned after Germany were eliminated by Paraguay in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. According to reports from Germany, Klopp has already spoken personally with ter Stegen and told him that he believes in his ability.
The decision puts ter Stegen back in contention for the number-one role after a period of strong competition, with Manuel Neuer retiring from international football again following the World Cup. Ter Stegen is currently playing for Ajax on loan from Barcelona and is reportedly among the players Klopp has been in contact with since taking charge of the national team.
If selected as reported, ter Stegen could begin the Klopp era in goal when Germany face the Netherlands on September 24, 2026, at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. The match will be Klopp’s first game as Germany head coach in the UEFA Nations League.
