Klopp sends strong message to media: "If you don't leave my family alone, I'm gone"
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 24.07.26. | 14:15
The former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss was officially unveiled as the new head coach of the Germany national team, and had some pretty interesting remarks in his first press conference
Jurgen Klopp has never been too fond of the media, but, judging by his first press conference as Germany's new head coach, their cat-and-dog relationship looks set to reach another level.
As announced a few days ago, the former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss was officially unveiled as the successor of Julian Nagelsmann earlier today in Frankfurt.
The only surprise was the sharpness of his remarks towards the media, though the press conference began on a calm note.
“It’s a great honour for me to be sitting here today. This is ideally the high point of my career, of my life, my professional life. I will give it everything I have. The national team brings us Germans together like almost nothing else can. That’s what makes this task so special for me,” Klopp initially stated, via The Telegraph.
However, things quickly heated up as the 59-year-old had a clear message for the journalists. Simply said, even though his contract with the DFB (German Football Association) runs through 2030, he will leave sooner if the media crosses the line and pushes him too far.
🚨💣 Jürgen Klopp addressing the German public during his introductory press conference as the new Bundestrainer:
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 24, 2026
“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 Julian Nagelsmann. I’m taking it even though… pic.twitter.com/ObZzazfUS6
"On the day you no longer want this, say so. And I'm gone. No severance pay. If you say tomorrow that I'm crap, I'm gone. Not just individuals — it would have to be more than that. If the DFB says I'm crap, I'm gone. If you behave out of line and don't leave my family alone, I'm gone," Klopp said, to the surprise of everyone present, via Yahoo Sports.
Still, these "threats" only apply to inappropriate criticism. Constructive criticism is always welcome.
"Criticize me when something isn't working. I'm more than willing to work on it. It's only about the matter at hand. Jurgen Klopp has no career after the national team. Ideally, this will be the highlight of my career," the German concluded.
At this point, nobody knows whether he can wake up the sleeping giant – or how long it will take - but after his first press conference, one thing is certain: his tenure with Germany promises to be a wild and exciting ride.