What Jurgen Klopp said about next job after Liverpool with talks imminent

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Jurgen Klopp is in the running to become Germany's next manager after Julian Nagelsmann's exit, with the former Liverpool boss having been out of management since leaving AnfieldJurgen Klopp is the favorite to become Germany's next manager(Image: Getty Images)Jurgen Klopp could be about to make his long-awaited return to management - something even he wasn’t sure would happen after his departure from Liverpool.Klopp is the favorite to become Germany’s new manager, with the four-time world champions now looking for a replacement for Julian Nagelsmann. The 38-year-old resigned from his post after his side’s defeat to Paraguay in the last-32 at this year’s World Cup, which leaves Germany still looking for a first knockout win at the tournament since winning it in 2014.Reports have indicated that Klopp will now enter negotiations with the DFB, having signalled his willingness to succeed Nagelsmann.Klopp has stayed away from management since leaving Liverpool back in 2024, having spent nearly nine years in charge at Anfield.He has held the position as Red Bull’s head of global soccer since January 2025, in which he oversees the company’s stable of clubs, which includes RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg and the New York Red Bulls.Klopp has suggested on a number of occasions that he is not interested in a return to management, although he didn’t rule out the possibility of heading back into the dugout upon announcing his departure from Anfield, only dismissing the idea of taking over at one of Liverpool’s rivals."I need to find a different purpose as well, I need to have a look for it,” Klopp said back in 2024 on his plans for his next job after leaving Liverpool.Jurgen Klopp is set for talks over replacing Julian Nagelsmann as Germany manager(Image: (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images))“If you ask me, ‘Will you ever work as a manager again?’ I would say now no.

But I don’t know obviously how that will feel because I never had the situation."What I know definitely – I will never, ever manage a different club in England than Liverpool, 100 per cent. There’s no chance to do that.

Of course, I know myself, I cannot just sit around.”Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. "I understand that my name is being mentioned now, but it's not the time to talk about that."