Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp stated that accepting the England position would represent “the greatest loss of face in football history.”
The German coach has been associated with the role along with other candidates since Gareth Southgate resigned following England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
At 57 years old, Klopp departed from Liverpool at the conclusion of the last season, expressing that he was “running out of energy” after a nine-year tenure with the club, during which he secured the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, two League Cups, Fifa Club World Cup, and Uefa Super Cup.
While speaking at the International Coaches’ Congress in Wurzburg, Germany, Klopp was inquired about any job offers he might have received.
“Currently, there are no job offers at all. No clubs, no national teams,” he replied.
“As for England? That would be the ultimate loss of face in the history of football if I claimed I would make an exception for you.”
On Tuesday, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe, who is also being considered for the England position, remarked that he has yet to communicate with the Football Association regarding the role.
“I have had absolutely no contact from anyone – I’m fully dedicated to Newcastle,” Howe stated when questioned about England during Newcastle’s pre-season tour in Japan.
England’s first match after Southgate’s exit is scheduled to be against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on 7 September as part of the Uefa Nations League.
