Jurgen Klopp: Germany boss threatens to quit new job if media invades family privacy

Jurgen Klopp began his reign as Germany head coach by threatening to quit if the media invaded his family’s privacy.

He was a former manager of Liverpool Appointment on four-year contract Friday will replace Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned after Germany’s shock this month World Cup defeat Paraguay in the last 32.

But the 59-year-old warned the media during his first press conference as Germany head coach.

“If you misbehave and don’t keep my family in peace, I’ll leave, I’ll just turn away,” Klopp said.

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

“I love this job, but I’m always ready to give it up if necessary.”

Klopp’s appointment was widely anticipated for weeks and his deal will see him at the 2030 World Cup, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco.

“Jürgen Klopp won’t have a ‘career’ after the national team,” he added.

“This is the peak, the absolute high point of my football career as a coach. I will give everything I’ve got.”