Minutes after Julian Nagelsmann had led Germany out of the World Cup with a loss to Paraguay in the round of 16, Jürgen Klopp was asked if he was interested in taking over the job. Klopp knows how to formulate himself carefully, but it was quite clear that he was not forever a coach retired, if the offer comes. A few days later, Nagelsmann is finished, while the German Football Association immediately confirmed contact with Jürgen Klopp. Now the main character himself comes with confirmation that this is something he can imagine.
“Yes, I can confirm that there are conversations. It went pretty fast. Julian retired. The DFB are looking for a replacement and they have contacted me,” Klopp begins, according to Magenta TV.
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“About what still needs to be clarified: Time. I still have a contract with Red Bull. I have made it clear that I am interested in the conversations. They will be intense, because it’s not just about taking over from Julian Nagelsmann,” Klopp continues.
“I’m also going to talk to Oliver Mintzlaff. He is my employer. We have already discussed the topic a couple of times. I guess he won’t stand in the way. I’ve been there for 19 months, and it’s been an intense time. I’m ready. When the conversations start, my mind starts to race. We have to change things fundamentally,” concludes one of the world’s best coaches.
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