On 11 January 2008, Jürgen Klinsmann was named as Hitzfeld's successor, taking charge on 1 July 2008 after signing a two-year contract.
O 11 de xaneiro de 2008 o ex-futbolista Jürgen Klinsmann foi nomeado sucesor de Hitzfeld, tomando o cargo o 1 de xullo de 2008, asinando un contrato por dous anos.