Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has firmly dismissed speculation linking him to the England national team position, calling it “the biggest loss of face in the history of football” if he were to take the role.
The 57-year-old German, who stepped down from Liverpool at the end of last season, cited exhaustion from his nine-year tenure with the club.
During his time at Anfield, Klopp delivered a Premier League title, a Champions League trophy, an FA Cup, two League Cups, the FIFA Club World Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup.
At the International Coaches’ Congress in Wurzburg, Germany, Klopp addressed the rumors surrounding his potential move to the England job, which became vacant after Gareth Southgate’s resignation following England’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
“At the moment, there is nothing at all in terms of jobs. No club, no country,” Klopp stated. “England? That would be the biggest loss of face in the history of football if I said I’ll make an exception for you.”
Meanwhile, Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe, another manager linked with the England position, has confirmed he has had no contact with the Football Association regarding the role.
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Howe, who is currently focused on his commitments with Newcastle, responded to the speculation during his team’s pre-season tour in Japan.
“Absolutely no contact whatsoever from anybody – and I’m fully committed to Newcastle,” Howe said.
England’s first match after Southgate’s departure is scheduled against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on September 7, as part of the UEFA Nations League.
Other candidates being considered include England Under-21s manager Lee Carsley, former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter, and Thomas Tuchel, who most recently managed Bayern Munich.
