Jurgen Klopp has threatened to walk away from his new role as Germany head coach if the media fails to respect the privacy of his family.
Klopp issued the warning during his first press conference after being appointed Germany manager on a four-year contract.
The 59-year-old replaced Julian Nagelsmann following Germany’s disappointing World Cup exit and has returned to management for the first time since leaving Liverpool in 2024.
Despite describing the Germany job as the pinnacle of his coaching career, Klopp made it clear that protecting his family remains more important than remaining in the position.
As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, Klopp said: “If you behave badly and don’t leave my family in peace then I’ll be gone, I’ll just turn away.
“I love this job but I am always ready to call it quits if need be.”
Klopp stepped down as Liverpool manager in 2024 after a successful nine-year spell at Anfield, saying at the time that he had “run out of energy.”
His appointment as Germany coach marks his return to the dugout, with the former Liverpool manager expected to lead the national team through the 2030 World Cup.
Klopp described taking charge of his country as the biggest challenge and highest point of his managerial career, insisting he intends to give everything to the role.
He said: “Jurgen Klopp is not going to have any ‘career’ after the national team.
“This is the pinnacle, the absolutely high point of my footballing career as coach. I will give everything I have got.”
Klopp’s first match in charge is expected to come against the Netherlands in a Nations League fixture on September 24.
His appointment has generated huge excitement in Germany, but the former Liverpool manager faces the task of rebuilding confidence in a national team that has struggled in recent major tournaments.
