Jurgen Klopp has said he will not hesitate to step down as Germany head coach if the privacy of his family is not respected by the media.
The former Liverpool manager made the warning during his first press conference after officially taking charge of the German national team on a four-year contract.
Klopp, who succeeded Julian Nagelsmann following Germany’s disappointing exit from the World Cup, stressed that while he is excited about the role, protecting his family remains a priority.
According to 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.”
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The 59-year-old is returning to management for the first time since leaving Liverpool in 2024, having previously explained that he had “run out of energy” after a successful nine-year spell at Anfield.
Speaking about his new appointment, Klopp described leading Germany as the greatest challenge of his coaching career and the ultimate achievement.
“Jurgen Klopp is not going to have any ‘career’ after the national team,” he said. “This is the pinnacle, the absolutely high point of my footballing career as coach. I will give everything I have got.”
Klopp is expected to remain in charge through the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with his first match scheduled against the Netherlands in a UEFA Nations League fixture on September 24.
His appointment has been welcomed with widespread excitement in Germany, although he now faces the task of restoring confidence in a national team that has endured disappointing performances in recent major tournaments.