Jürgen Klopp has begun his tenure as Germany's head coach with a stark warning to the media, stating he will resign if his family's privacy is not respected.
Klopp, 59, was appointed to a four-year contract on Friday, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann who departed after Germany's World Cup exit. During his first press conference as the national team's manager, Klopp made his stance clear.
"If you behave badly and don't leave my family in peace then I'll be gone, I'll just turn away," Klopp said. "I know there are other countries where national team coaches are treated even worse. I love this job but I am always ready to call it quits if need be."
The appointment of Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, had been anticipated for weeks. His contract is set to run through the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Klopp described the role as the "pinnacle" of his coaching career, adding, "This is the pinnacle, the absolutely high point of my footballing career as coach. I will give everything I have got."