Jurgen Klopp Hints at Future Beyond Liverpool

It is a prospect none of us want to think about, but Jurgen Klopp has hinted that his managerial career may not end at Liverpool. The Reds’ boss’ current contract is set to run until 2026 having signed a two-year extension last April. He has lifted every possible club trophy since he arrived at Anfield in 2015 and earned legendary status along the way, but his footballing intentions beyond his Liverpool career have remained something of a mystery.

Speaking at a panel discussion on Thursday night, Klopp revealed it would be a “great honour” to manage the German national side when he eventually leaves Liverpool.

“The national coach job is and would be a great honour – that is completely out of the question,” admitted the boss, as quoted by Sky Germany. “The problem that stands in the way of the whole thing is my loyalty. I can’t just leave Liverpool now and say I’ll take over Germany for a moment. That doesn’t work and the request isn’t there at all.”

Just three years separate Klopp from the end of his current deal and, until they hear differently, Liverpool fans will remain hopeful that his stay is extended beyond that. The 56-year-old insisted that his allegiances still lie with his current club, but confessed that the prospect of managing Germany is an “interesting” one.

“If I’m supposed to do this at some point, then I have to be available and I’m not that at the moment. I have responsibility towards the club,” he continued.

Klopp is Liverpool’s longest-serving manager since Bill Shankly. He has previously indicated that he does not wish to coach into his 70s and that retirement could be a possibility after he says goodbye to Liverpool. The Germany job has often been regarded as the next logical step for Klopp before he retires from football for good, but it is not an opportunity he has previously had a great deal to say about.

It is clear that Klopp is still committed to Liverpool and his current contract will keep him at Anfield until 2026. However, his recent comments suggest that he may be open to taking on a new challenge after his time with the Reds comes to an end.

The German national team has been without a permanent manager since Joachim Low stepped down in March 2021 after 15 years in charge. While Klopp has not publicly expressed an interest in taking on the role, his comments suggest that he may be open to the idea when the time comes.

Klopp has enjoyed unprecedented success since joining Liverpool in 2015 and it would be a huge loss for the club if he were to leave before the end of his contract. However, it is clear that he still has ambitions beyond Anfield and it will be interesting to see what he decides to do when his time with Liverpool comes to an end.

Until then, Liverpool fans can only hope that Klopp will remain at Anfield for many years to come and continue to bring success to the club.