Jurgen Klopp threatens to quit Germany job immediately after being unveiled as manager

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Jurgen Klopp started his reign as Germany manager by immediately threatening to resign. 11:49, Fri, Jul 24, 2026 Updated: 12:07, Fri, Jul 24, 2026 Jurgen Klopp said he wouldn't hesitate to quit Germany on one condition (Image: DFB)Jurgen Klopp threatened to quit his role as Germany manager just minutes after being unveiled as their new head coach.

Read our Privacy Policy"If you behave badly and don't leave my family in peace then I'll be gone, I'll just turn away," said Klopp."I know there are other countries where national team coaches are treated even worse. I love this job, but I am always ready to call it quits if need be."Klopp added that he wasn't planning on taking any other jobs in football when his spell in charge of Germany eventually comes to an end.He added: "Jurgen Klopp is not going to have any 'career' after the national team.

I will give everything I have got."Klopp will be tasked with picking up the pieces after Germany were dumped out of the World Cup in the second round, losing on penalties to Paraguay.The former Liverpool boss has signed a four-year contract with Germany (Image: Getty)It was one of the tournament's biggest shocks and resulted in Nagelsmann stepping down after three years at the helm.Reflecting on the task at hand, Klopp described Germany's current state as "not good" and said he wanted to "look closely at things" in terms of making changes at all levels.He continued: "I'm far from perfect. I think that's enough time to get prepared."Quizzed on which of his predecessors he looks up to, Klopp replied: "I want to look towards the most successful Germany coaches who also developed in the most successful way."