59-year-old Jürgen Klopp opened his first Germany news conference by saying he would resign without severance if media intrusion hits his family or criticism becomes unbearable.
The warning framed a combative start to a contract that runs through the 2030 World Cup, with Klopp saying the national team will be his last coaching job and the peak of his career.
Germany hired Klopp after Julian Nagelsmann quit following a third straight World Cup failure to reach the last 16, a treatment Klopp said showed coaches can be judged unfairly.
Euro 2028 is Klopp’s first major target, but his opening test comes sooner: four Nations League games in 11 days against the Netherlands, Greece and Serbia.
1 million euros will go to a Red Bull-linked charity instead of a standard release fee, as Klopp also tries to make Germany “cool” again with bold squad choices and a stronger buzz around the team.