Jurgen Klopp has categorically ruled out a potential return to management, emphatically dismissing speculation linking him with the England national team job. The former Liverpool boss delivered a scathing assessment of the rumours, declaring that taking the role would be “the biggest loss of face in the history of football”.
Fresh from a nine-year rollercoaster ride at Anfield, where he secured a glittering trophy haul, Klopp announced his departure at the end of last season, citing burnout. The charismatic German has since been enjoying a well-earned sabbatical.
Speaking at the International Coaches’ Congress, Klopp poured cold water on any hopes of a swift return to the dugout. “At the moment, there is nothing at all in terms of jobs. No club, no country,” he stated unequivocally. When pressed about the England vacancy, he unleashed a verbal volley: “England? That would be the biggest loss of face in the history of football if I said I’ll make an exception for you.”
The Football Association is currently on the hunt for a successor to Gareth Southgate, who stepped down after England’s Euro 2024 final defeat. A host of high-profile names, including Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe and England Under-21s manager Lee Carsley, have been linked with the role. Howe, however, has dismissed the speculation, reaffirming his commitment to the Magpies.
Klopp, while adamant about his current hiatus, hinted at a potential return to the footballing world in a different capacity. “I still want to work in football and help people with my experience and contacts,” he said, leaving the door slightly ajar for a future role.
