Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterJurgen Klopp has warned the German media that he is more than ready to walk away from the national team job if they subject him to the kind of treatment they gave his predecessor Julian Nagelsmann.The former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss has returned to management as Germany head coach two years on from departing Anfield.In the interim, Klopp has served as head of global football for Red Bull, leading to understandable scepticism in Germany about his appointment to his latest role, given Red Bull's unpopularity in the country following the foundation of RB Leipzig in 2009.Just like the English media towards their own Three Lions boss, the German media can be brutal towards Die Mannschaft's head coach, with Bild particularly renowned for going after managers whose methods they don't prefer.And despite signing a four-year deal with the DfB, Klopp has warned that he will walk away from the post if the media get too personal. You may like Is Jurgen Klopp in talks to manage Germany? Manchester City coach set for Jurgen Klopp reunion at international level 'Thomas Tuchel is an outstanding coach, so stay calm' Jurgen Klopp defiant on England World Cup chances after Ghana setback Speaking at his first press conference, 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 know there are other countries where national team coaches are treated even worse.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over."I'm not doing this job for myself, I'm doing it for you. I'm taking this job even though I've seen how you've treated [former Germany boss] Julian Nagelsmann and [England manager] Thomas Tuchel."I love this job but I am always ready to call it quits if need be."Klopp did hint that this role may well be his last in football, however, feeling that becoming the head coach of his country leaves him with no more mountains to climb. What to read next Next Germany manager odds as Julian Nagelsmann quits after World Cup exit Jurgen Klopp fires back at 'attention-seeking' ex-Netherlands star comments, after uncharacteristic Virgil Van Dijk display Thomas Tuchel is a massive weapon for England in the big moments. Hes more decisive and thats what wins you games Danny Murphy on the Three Lions difference-maker coach He said: "Jurgen Klopp is not going to have any career after the national team."This is the pinnacle, the absolutely high point of my footballing career as coach. I will give everything I have got."Over the last few days it has almost been like a movie happening to myself."I have always thought the job of Germany head coach is really big, but now it is really dawning on me what being the national team head coach is all about."For many, many years it was unimaginable for me to take on this role. As the years went by, it became more or less evident that sooner or later I would be asked to do this job. Now I think the time is right."TOPICSJrgen KloppGermanySteven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
