Off the PitchMirror FootballUnverified source· 24 Jul 2026
Klopp threatens to quit Germany job on day one
Jurgen Klopp warned the press he will walk away if they don't give him space.


J. Klopp
coach
Who
Jurgen Klopp
What
Threatened to leave Germany manager role
When
First press conference after appointment
Where
Germany national team press conference
What happened. Jurgen Klopp issued a spiky ultimatum in his first press conference as Germany manager, saying he will be gone if the media don't give him space.
- Klopp signed a four-year contract as Germany manager.
- He left Red Bull's global head of soccer role for the job.
- His former Liverpool assistants Pep Lijnders and Peter Krawietz will work with him.
“I will be gone”
— Jurgen Klopp
Klopp aims to revive Germany after their early World Cup exit, but demands less scrutiny.
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