Jurgen Klopp 'wanted as Euro 2024 pundit by BBC, ITV'

Departing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is supposedly at the centre of a battle between BBC and ITV for Euro 2024 punditry duties.

The 56-year-old will officially be out of work when the 2023-24 campaign concludes, having revealed his intention to step down from his Anfield post to Liverpool supporters at the end of January.

Klopp, who informed the Reds hierarchy of his decision two months earlier, explained that he was «running out of energy» on Merseyside and would take a year-long sabbatical before deciding whether he wanted to enter the world of management again.

In between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 domestic seasons, Klopp's home country Germany will host this year's European Championships, where Die Mannschaft will face Hungary, Switzerland and Scotland in June's group fixtures.

According to the Daily Mail, both the BBC and ITV want to offer punditry roles to Klopp — whom Germany have tried and failed to hire as their new head coach for some time — after he leaves Liverpool.

Both broadcasters apparently believe that Klopp's status as one of the world's best managers, as well as his charisma and insight, would make him an invaluable addition to their punditry ranks as they compete for viewers and ratings.

The report adds that the BBC and ITV have both accelerated their efforts to sign Klopp, and the former have been more «aggressive» in their approach, but the Liverpool boss is expected to reject any offers.

Germany play their first group game against Scotland on June 14, which could be just three weeks after Liverpool's final game of the season should the Reds reach the FA Cup final, scheduled to take place on May 25.

Klopp — whose side could also qualify for the Europa League final on May 22 — supposedly wants to