Liverpool have certainly benefitted from the leadership of Jurgen Klopp since his appointment at Anfield, with the German boss leading the Reds back into the Champions League and within touching distance of the semi-finals.
The Reds require further work this summer if they’re to close the gap on Manchester City and end their long wait for a Premier League title next season, though fans are optimistic after a thrilling campaign so far this term.
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Led by the valiant front trio of Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and top-scorer Mohamed Salah, Liverpool have been a force to be reckoned with and it’s not gone unnoticed on the continent, with concern that one of Europe’s giants could swoop.
Both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich could be set for a change of leadership this summer, with the latter only led by Jupp Heynckes on a temporary deal until the end of the campaign, and Klopp’s agent has remarkably claimed his client would be a ‘good fit’ for the Bavarian side.
Speaking to Sport 1, Marc Kosicke said:
“He is under contract until 2022 and I don’t think his work is finished [at Liverpool] yet. But you have to bear in mind many factors. When you move to England, you cannot underestimate the lack of a winter break. This reduces your lifetime.”
“I have to say that Bayern was often an option because Jurgen knows [president] Uli Hoeness very well. But it was never the right time and nothing definite came of it.”
“Back then Franz Beckenbauer was president and the pair worked together as TV experts during the 2006 World Cup. They get on well and are still in contact. But Jurgen can definitely end his coaching career without having coached Bayern Munich.”
“Coaching one of the big clubs in Europe isn’t something that is unattractive, but everything has to suit. Yes, Bayern are looking for a coach in the summer, but Jurgen has a long contract. At the moment, Jurgen isn’t thinking about coaching another club than the Reds.”
“No coach in the world is bigger than any club. Generally, the club is always bigger. Jurgen isn’t too big for Bayern Munich and Bayern Munich isn’t too big for him. He definitely could do a very good job there. Bayern and Klopp would be a good fit, but it’s not an issue right now.”
