DFB Banks Rumors Of Approaching Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp wants to take a break from football for a while (photo: x @LFC).

JAKARTA - The German Football Association (DFB) has responded to reports saying they had been in talks with Jurgen Klopp to take over the German national team going forward.

Klopp personally confirmed to Liverpool board in November that this season will be his final season as club manager. He then announced the news to the public at the end of January, citing exhaustion as his main reason for resigning.

In Germany, reports have suggested that Klopp could become the manager of the national team after Euro 2024, after Julian Nagelsmann's short-term contract ends.

However, in an interview with German magazine, Focus, DFB Management Director Andreas Rettig, denied the claims.

"No contact. He wants himself to rest. I don't know if we should give him travel tips about how to enjoy his free time," he said. "He wants to rest and that's why it's not a problem."

Klopp has been linked with various roles since confirming his departure from Liverpool, although he has stressed that he will never coach in England again and will most likely not return to training until at least 2025.

Last week, Mail reported that he had been identified as the main target by British broadcasters BBC and ITV as the lead expert for their Euro 2024 coverage. However, he is expected to turn down their offer and attend the championship as a fan after buying tickets for three German group matches.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are constantly looking for a replacement for Klopp, although they want to bring in a new sporting director before completing managerial appointments. Former sporting director Michael Edwards is scheduled to return to the club in a greater capacity than the previous role, where Richard Hughes is a leading candidate to take on the director's role.