As soon as Hansi Flick was sacked from his position with the German national team, the local media claimed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp could take the job.
The rumour didn’t last long, though, as the agent of the Reds’ boss soon showed up to say that the coach would continue his commitment to the Anfield side.
Now with the German press reporting that Julian Nagelsmann is set to take charge of the national team, RTL managed to have a word with Klopp about it.
The Liverpool manager started by praising the choice, saying he’ll be pleased with the appointment if it’s confirmed.
“I think Julian is a great solution because he is a great coach. I would be very happy about it – if it happens that way,” said Klopp.
“Age? It doesn’t matter! He had already proven at 28 that he is a fantastic coach. He has eight years of experience. Others have that at 45 or 50 – at the highest level. That is not a criteria at all.”
Then Klopp talked about the possibility of taking charge of Germany himself. He was deeper in that response, pledging his love to Liverpool and insisting there’s currently an unfinished job at Anfield.
“We’re building Liverpool 2.0 here, we want to attack again and not just look at how much longer can we go on? I have a loyalty to Liverpool. My heart is here in Liverpool. You can’t just cut out the eight years. I signed a contract here and, as far as I can remember, I wasn’t drugged or tied up and had to sign with my mouth. That was a free decision. And that’s why it doesn’t fit.”
Klopp last signed a contract with Liverpool in April 2022, and is now committed to the club until the summer of 2026.
The boss joined the Reds in 2015, following his success at Borussia Dortmund. At Anfield, his achievements include a Champions League, a Premier League, an FA Cup, a League Cup and a Club World Cup title.
