Agent Reveals Jürgen Klopp “Couldn’t Always Say No” to One Job in Football

Jürgen Klopp's agent, Marc Kosicke, has disclosed that the former Liverpool manager was approached by several high-profile teams and national sides after departing Anfield in 2024, including Manchester United and Chelsea, despite Klopp's public stance against managing another English club[1][3].

In a revealing interview with Transfermarkt, Kosicke highlighted the persistent interest in the 58-year-old German, who now serves as head of global football for Red Bull. He noted that Klopp could have taken the helm of the USA, England, or even Germany national teams post-Liverpool. The US Soccer Federation approached him before appointing Mauricio Pochettino in September 2024, while England's FA selected Thomas Tuchel as Gareth Southgate's successor in January 2025[1].

Kosicke emphasized Klopp's current satisfaction: “Maybe at some point he’ll say he needs to smell the locker room again. But at the moment he’s very, very happy in his role.” However, he admitted a special pull toward Germany, stating Klopp “couldn’t always say no” to the national team job, despite previously turning it down. “These questions keep coming. He’s extremely happy with what he’s achieved,” Kosicke added, praising Klopp's legacy of managing only three clubs—Mainz, Borussia Dortmund, and Liverpool—without ever being sacked[1][2].

United and Chelsea strongly deny any approaches, personal or via agents, according to the Press Association. The FA has been contacted for comment. Klopp's nine-year Liverpool tenure cemented his status as a Premier League legend, but his agent's words suggest the allure of international management, particularly with Germany, remains tempting[1].

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