Jurgen Klopp's agent confirms plan after Liverpool exit and Bayern Munich stance
Jurgen Klopp's agent has downplayed any chances of the Liverpool manager taking over from Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich come the end of the season.
The former Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and Borussia Dortmund boss had his departure from the club in the summer confirmed on Wednesday morning after a run of three straight defeats left domestic and European goals in tatters. Tuchel, who only took over in Bavaria 11 months ago after Julian Nagelsmann was sacked mid-season, had until 2025 on his contract plus an option for a further year.
The announcement of his departure opens up yet another high-profile managerial role for the summer though with links to Klopp already surfacing as Bayern plan ahead. Xabi Alonso is Bayern's top target, however, leaving a complex scenario with Liverpool to come.
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As a German, Klopp's links to the Bundesliga giants are understandable, but agent Marc Kosicke has stamped out any talk of a takeover immediately after leaving Anfield. “Jurgen Klopp will not coach any club or national team for a year after this current season," he told Sky Germany. “That remains unchanged."
Klopp has been linked with the German national team job as well after Euro 2024 in the summer, with a chance of him coming in for the 2026 World Cup being mused.
Only last year, Kosicke addressed speculation of Klopp's intentions for that job. “Jurgen has a long-term contract with Liverpool and is not available for the national coaching position," he said. Klopp has previously said that it would be a "great honour" to manage his country.
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