Jurgen Klopp has recharged after leaving Liverpool - I think he's a perfect fit for Germany
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New ArticlesJurgen KloppJurgen Klopp has been told he would be "a perfect fit" as the next manager of the Germany national teamJurgen Klopp has been told he would be "a perfect fit" for Germany as the legendary former Liverpool boss closes in on a return to management.Klopp has been away from the dugout since leaving Anfield two years ago but has been working as Red Bull's global head of soccer since the start of 2025, overseeing the organisation's stable of worldwide clubs in an advisory capacity.The 2019 Champions League winner has been at the World Cup as part of Magenta TV's coverage for the competition that is taking place across Canada, the United States and Mexico and after Julian Nagelsmann stepped down when Germany were eliminated last week, Klopp was quickly installed as the frontrunner.Klopp has since confirmed he is keen to succeed Nagelsmann, admitting conversations needed to happen between the DFB (German FA) and Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff.And former Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Jermaine Jenas thinks a return to coaching with the national side is ideal timing for Klopp after a two-year hiatus following a decorated spell at Anfield."Jurgen Klopp for Germany? I always think international jobs are all about timing," Jenas told 10Bet.
"Have you got a good batch coming through?"The Germans always have a good batch for international football, though it wasn't great to see them go out the way they did."From Klopp's point of view, he seems to have consciously made the decision to slow things down in his life after leaving Liverpool."It was pedal to the metal all the way from his time at Mainz to Dortmund and then Liverpool. After having a break, it feels like he's getting the flavour again for wanting to do something."With his German roots and links to the league for so long, it feels like a perfect fit for Germany.
It's going to be interesting to see how he adapts to not dealing with players day in, day out, but it'll be exciting to see."Germany exited the World Cup at the last-32 stage, losing on penalties to Paraguay.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCJurgen Klopp