Klopp doesn't shut the door but says "not the time"

Germany's elimination by Paraguay on penalties in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 brought with it debate about the national team's future. Frequently linked with the manager's job in this period, Jürgen Klopp made his first comments on the matter. The 59-year-old said now was not the right time to discuss replacing Julian Nagelsmann.

Klopp responded to the question put to him by saying he had not yet thought about it. Saying he understands his name coming up but that this was not the right moment to discuss it — and particularly not a matter to discuss with him — the experienced manager emphasized that he has a job he enjoys and, as far as he knows, it is not a part-time role. He also added that Germany had been eliminated that day, so it was not the moment to think about his own future.

While Klopp did not entirely rule out the possibility of the job, in his remarks he made sharp assessments of Germany's performance at the tournament. The experienced figure voiced criticism of the team's approach to the game while arguing that German football needs a structural renewal from the ground up. This intervention added a new dimension to the wide debate ongoing in the country after the elimination.

Meanwhile, it is known that current manager Julian Nagelsmann is under contract until 2028 and wants to continue in his role. Klopp's future, and the path the German national team follows on the managerial question, will remain one of the most talked-about storylines on the football agenda in the coming period. The experienced manager's decision will be followed with interest.

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