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Liverpool’s former manager, Jurgen Klopp, has made it clear that he would not entertain the idea of taking on the England job, calling it “the biggest loss of face in the history of football.”
This assertion from Jurgen Klopp came amidst speculation linking him to the vacant position following Gareth Southgate’s departure after England’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain.
Klopp, 57, parted ways with Liverpool at the end of the previous season because he was “running out of energy” after a successful nine-year tenure that saw him secure numerous titles, including the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, two League Cups, Fifa Club World Cup, and Uefa Super Cup. He has since been replaced at the club by coach Arne Slot.
During the International Coaches’ Congress in Wurzburg, Germany, Klopp disclosed that there were no job offers on the table at the moment for him, neither from clubs nor countries.
“At the moment, there is nothing at all in terms of jobs. No club, no country,” he said.
When asked about the England job, he vehemently rejected any possibility, stating, “That would be the biggest loss of face in the history of football if I said I’ll make an exception for you.”
As for his plans, Jurgen Klopp did not rule out a return to coaching but emphasized that nothing is imminent at the moment. He shared, “As of today, that’s it for me as a coach. I didn’t quit on a whim, it was a general decision. Maybe we can talk about it again in a few months.”
Klopp’s next potential career moves remain uncertain, but he expressed his ongoing desire to work in football and offer his experience and contacts to help others.
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