After leaving Liverpool at the end of last season, Jürgen Klopp has made it clear that he has no interest in returning to coaching, ruling himself out for the positions as coach of the United States and England men’s teams. Despite being linked to the USMNT job post the dismissal of Gregg Berhalter and as a potential successor to Gareth Southgate as England coach, Klopp has firmly stated that he is currently not considering coaching at all.
Sources close to Klopp have revealed that he is determined to take a minimum of 12 months away from the game after his departure from Liverpool. This break could potentially lead to him not returning to football in a coaching capacity at all. The successful coach mentioned that he still wants to work in football but is not looking to return as a coach in the near future.
Despite the speculation surrounding Klopp and the vacant coaching positions, he has clarified that he currently has no offers on the table. Klopp emphasized that he has no concrete plans in terms of jobs, whether it be at a club or country level. He stated that he is focused on other activities and ruled out the possibility of coaching again at the moment.
Klopp pointed out that he is still looking to work in football to share his experience and knowledge to help others. He mentioned that he is not ready to retire and wants to continue to contribute to the sport. However, coaching does not seem to be on the horizon for Klopp in the immediate future. While leaving the door slightly open for a potential return, he stated that as of now, coaching is not in his plans.
Jürgen Klopp has made a clear decision to step away from coaching following his departure from Liverpool. Despite being linked to coaching positions with the United States and England, Klopp has ruled out coaching at the moment. With a determined break from the game and no concrete offers on the table, Klopp is focused on other activities and helping in football without necessarily being a coach. Only time will tell if Klopp will ever return to coaching, but for now, he seems content with his decision to take a step back from the coaching role.