Jurgen Klopp has spoken out on his future following surprise reports linking him with a move to the Saudi Pro League.
Klopp, 58, stepped down as Liverpool manager in 2024 after an incredibly successful spell in charge of the club - winning every major trophy including the Premier League and Champions League during his nine years at Anfield.
He took a seven-month break from the sport before returning as Head of Global Football at Red Bull, overseeing overall strategy in its multi-club model which includes RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg.
Klopp has been continually linked with a return to coaching since leaving Liverpool, with the German national team job a consistent rumour.
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However, a surprise report on Monday linked the former Borussia Dortmund manager with a completely different role.
Saudi-based arriyadiyah.com claim Klopp has become a 'top contender' to take charge of Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad, who recently parted ways with former Manchester United defender Laurent Blanc.
Blanc was brutally sacked just four games into the new season despite winning the league and cup double in Saudi Arabia last season.
What has Jurgen Klopp said about his next move?
Klopp has seemingly ruled out a move to Saudi Arabia and a return to coaching in the immediate future, insisting he has no desire to return to the dugout.
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He told The Athletic: "I don't want to work as a coach anymore.
"You don’t know. I’m 58. If I started again at 65, everybody will say, 'You said you'll never do it again!'
"That is what I think now. I don't miss anything."
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Klopp is not the only high-profile name to be linked with the Al Ittihad job, with Barcelona legend Xavi also said to be in contention in addition to Italian manager Luciano Spalletti and Portugal's Sergio Conceicao.
Xavi has reportedly rejected the Saudi club, however, as he continues to be linked with Manchester United.
beIN SPORTS report that Xavi is not interested in joining Al Ittihad, with the riches on offer in Saudi not enough to tempt him to leave Europe.
However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims Xavi would "jump at the chance" to replace under pressure United head coach Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.
Topics: Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, Saudi Pro League, Football, Xavi
Rory O'Callaghan