Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 24 Jul 2026
Klopp threatens to quit if media invades family privacy
New Germany boss Jurgen Klopp warns media to leave his family alone or he will walk away.
J. Klopp
coach
Who
Jurgen Klopp
What
Threatened to quit over family privacy
When
First press conference as Germany head coach
Contract
Four-year deal through 2030 World Cup
What happened. Jurgen Klopp started his reign as Germany's head coach by threatening to quit if the media invades his family's privacy.
- Appointed on Friday to replace Julian Nagelsmann.
- First game in charge against Netherlands on 24 September.
- Says national team job is the pinnacle of his career.
“If you behave badly and don't leave my family in peace then I'll be gone, I'll just turn away.”
— Jurgen Klopp
Klopp's first coaching role since leaving Liverpool in 2024.
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