New Germany head coach Jurgen Klopp has said he will not hesitate to step down from his role if his family’s privacy is repeatedly invaded by the media.
The former Liverpool boss made the statement while addressing journalists for the first time since signing a four-year deal to manage the German national team.
Klopp, who took over from Julian Nagelsmann after Germany’s disappointing World Cup campaign, stressed that although he is excited about the role, protecting his family remains his top priority.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Klopp said, “If you behave badly and don’t leave my family in peace then I’ll be gone, I’ll just turn away.
“I love this job but I am always ready to call it quits if need be.”
The 59-year-old returns to football management after leaving Liverpool in 2024, ending a memorable nine-year spell during which he explained that he needed a break after exhausting himself in the role.
Klopp described coaching the German national team as the greatest honour of his managerial career, insisting it represents the ultimate achievement for him.
“Jurgen Klopp is not going to have any ‘career’ after the national team. This is the pinnacle, the absolutely high point of my footballing career as coach. I will give everything I have got.”
He is expected to lead Germany until the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with his first game in charge scheduled against the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League on September 24.
Klopp’s appointment has raised expectations among German supporters, who hope his experience and success at club level will help revive the fortunes of the national team after a series of disappointing performances in major competitions.