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Jurgen Klopp: Germany boss threatens to quit new job if media invade family's privacy

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Klopp's first game in charge will be against the Netherlands on 24 September

The former Liverpool manager was appointed on a four-year deal on Friday to replace Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned this month after Germany's shock World Cup defeat by Paraguay in the last 32.

But the 59-year-old issued a warning to the media as he held his first news conference as Germany's head coach.

"If you behave badly and don't leave my family in peace then I'll be gone, I'll just turn away," Klopp said.

"I know there are other countries where national team coaches are treated even worse.

"I'm not doing this job for myself, I'm doing it for you. I'm taking this job even though I've seen how you've treated Julian Nagelsmann and Thomas Tuchel.

"I love this job but I am always ready to call it quits if need be."

Both Nagelsmann and England boss Tuchel came under media scrutiny after their exits from the World Cup, with Tuchel criticised for his defensive tactics and substitutions as the Three Lions let slip a 1-0 lead in their semi-final defeat by Argentina.

Klopp's appointment was widely expected for weeks and his contract will see him through to the 2030 World Cup, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco.

"Jurgen Klopp is not going to have any 'career' after the national team," he added.

"This is the pinnacle, the absolutely high point of my footballing career as coach. I will give everything I have got."

 

SOURCE/AUTHOR : BBS NEWS/Emily Salley

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