Florian Wirtz makes Jurgen Klopp feelings clear as replacement named for former Liverpool boss

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SportFootballLiverpool FCFlorian Wirtz is set to start working with Jurgen Klopp in September after the former Liverpool boss was named as Germany's new head coach last monthFlorian Wirtz is looking forward to working with Jurgen Klopp after the former Liverpool boss was named as Germany’s new head coach. Klopp was officially revealed as Germany's boss last month following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after his side's World Cup exit to Paraguay on penalties.Kop icon Klopp had been working as head of global soccer for Red Bull, but had a gentlemen's agreement with the organisation that would allow him to leave if he intended to become Germany's head coach.

And when asked about the appointment, Wirtz said: “It’s very, very cool that he’s there now.“I’ve not spoken to him yet but a lot of people here at the club told me about him, that he is a fantastic guy. All of Liverpool loves him.

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