BERLIN: Jurgen Klopp is reportedly likely to become the new manager of the German national team this summer, with some at Red Bull reportedly concerned that he will leave the organization.
Klopp’s presence at several other events such as the Winter Olympics rather than attending important matches involving clubs under the Red Bull network has also raised questions among staff about his future.
The 58-year-old former coach left Liverpool in 2024 before joining Red Bull as head of global football in January last year.
But according to a Bild report , it is now an “open secret” that the behind-the-scenes role does not suit him very well.
The task also appears to not fully utilize Klopp’s skills, which are more prominent when managing players directly on the field.
Klopp’s agent, Marc Kosicke, also admitted last month that the former Liverpool manager has close ties with Germany.
“Jurgen is very attached to this country. That question doesn’t really arise at this time,” said Kosicke.
“I don’t think he feels he has to do it at least once. But he probably feels a responsibility, he can’t always turn down the offer.”
Klopp has previously turned down the chance to manage Germany, but Kosicke believes the former Liverpool manager may one day feel a responsibility to accept the job.
However, there is one major obstacle because current manager Julian Nagelsmann still has a contract with Germany until 2028.
The 38-year-old Nagelsmann has been in charge of the German squad since 2023 and led them to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, where they lost to eventual champions Spain.
Klopp is under contract with Red Bull until 2029 and according to a Bild report , he has actually held informal talks about the possibility of extending his contract with the organisation.