Klopp's first comment after linking his name to Germany's coaching, succeeding Joachim Loew
The current German coach of Liverpool, Jürgen Klopp, has ruled himself out of succeeding Joachim Loew as coach of the German national team, after the latter's decision to leave at the end of the European Cup next summer.
Klopp's words came in a press conference today, on the eve of his team's confrontation with the German Leipzig in the second leg of the European Champions League final.
"No, I am not available as a possible coach for the German national team this summer or after the summer," he said in this regard, when asked about the possibility of assuming the position of coach of the Menshafts.
"I have a contract with Liverpool that extends for three years. The equation is simple: when you sign a contract, you try to respect it. This is what I did with Mainz and Borussia Dortmund," he added.
"Loew has done an amazing job over several years. He is definitely one of the most successful coaches among the Germans. There are many successful German coaches to take on the job," he added.
German media had nominated Klopp or Hanzi Flick, the current Bayern Munich coach, to succeed Loew, who led his country to crown the 2014 World Cup in Brazil in 2014.
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