Jurgen Klopp has discussed the prospect of returning to coaching. (Image: Getty.)
has emphatically shut down the idea of replacing Julian Nagelsmann as the German national team head coach, despite rumours linking him with the position.
Klopp has been out of work from management since leaving at the end of last season, but the as a potential successor to Nagelsmann in September.
Sporting director Rudi Voller admitted: “I don’t know what Jurgen would like to do again. But if Julian Nagelsmann were to decide at some point that he would rather coach a top club in Europe or Germany again – of course, then there is no way around if he wants to.”
Since departing Anfield, however, Klopp has enjoyed time away from football and has played down the idea of leading his country at the .
Pledging his support to Nagelsmann, despite an underwhelming campaign, Klopp said: “Everyone is hoping that Julian Nagelsmann will continue for much, much longer than 2026.
“I would be reluctant to talk about football today because there is nothing to say. Rudi Voller is a very nice guy. He was put in this situation where he has to talk about it.”
Klopp was speaking after being awarded the Federal Order of Merit on German Unity Day, along with 27 other German citizens.
Julian Nagelsmann has been backed by Jurgen Klopp to continue in his role. (Image: Getty)
Nagelsmann extended his contract as German boss until after the upcoming World Cup, before their quarter-final defeat to eventual Euro 2024 winners Spain.
He enjoyed considerable success at club level with but lasted less than two years at after they paid a world-record fee to prise him away from their rivals.
The 37-year-old continues to be mentioned with roles in the , , while he was also considered for a return to Bayern before was appointed.
Klopp did whet the coaching whistle in September when he returned to the sidelines for a one-off testimonial match to honour Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski.
But while he continues to be linked with both the German and English national team jobs, the 57-year-old is happy to watch from afar at least for now as he enjoys his time away from coaching.