Jurgen Klopp has been made a ‘top target’ for one of the biggest jobs in football, with their sporting director admitting he is their dream manager. Whilst near every club and country alike would be interested in Klopp when he decides he wants to return from his break from football, it’s rare for sporting directors to come out and be so clear in their interest. What makes things even more interesting is that the job in question isn’t even currently vacant. Rudi Voller, the sporting director for the German national team, came out this weekend to express his admiration of the former Liverpool man.

Julian Nagelsmann, who previously managed Bayern Munich, Leipzig, and Hoffenheim, is currently the head coach of the German national team. Although he is set to hold this position until the 2026 World Cup, there has been no update regarding a contract extension.

Rudi Voller, the sporting director for the German national team, mentioned that if Nagelsmann were to step down, Klopp would be the top choice for the role. He expressed his admiration during an interview, noting Nagelsmann’s established reputation in Germany and Europe for managing elite clubs at a young age, emphasizing that Nagelsmann will determine what’s best for his career.

Voller acknowledged that it’s uncertain what Klopp’s intentions are, especially since he had previously stated he couldn’t take on the national team position due to his commitments at Liverpool. Now that Klopp has departed from Liverpool, the situation could evolve, leaving room for potential interest in the national team role.