The inside story of Jurgen Klopp and England - and his rival FA REALLY wanted:
England are very happy with the Thomas Tuchel outcome but it was Pep Guardiola ...
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Guardiola, Not Klopp, Was England’s Preferred TargetThe article says Thomas Tuchel signed a two-year extension through 2028 last week.
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- Klopp’s agent Marc Kosicke said he could have coached the United States or England before joining Red Bull.
- Chelsea and Manchester United denied offering Klopp the job; the article describes the contacts as inquiries.
- After leaving Liverpool, Klopp initially wanted a break, later joined Red Bull, and distanced himself from England in 2024.
- The FA contacted Guardiola in October 2024; he said at the time that his future remained undecided.
Even Chelsea and Manchester United inquired, although Jurgen had clearly stated that he would not coach any other club in England. These enquiries keep coming.— Marc Kosicke, Klopp's agent, in an interview with Transfermarkt
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