By Ultan Corcoran@UltanCorcoran
The Global Head of Soccer for Red Bull came out scathing regarding rumours linking him with the coaching opportunity at Real Madrid.
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Speaking in a media round for Magenta earlier today, Jürgen Klopp reacted angrily to rumours linking him with the Real Madrid coaching job.
“All the news that’s coming out is complete nonsense. Not once have they called," Sky Germany and Fabrizio Romano reported.
"Did Real call me or Pérez and ask: Jürgen, do you fancy it [the coaching job]? Or is it enough if [an Austrian media outlet Klopp mentioned]
"Or some AI writes any rubbish? It’s annoying. If Real had called me, you would have heard about it. But they haven’t called.
“And what next – am I also taking over Atlético at the same time? Sorry, Madrid. They have to call me first before I can say anything,” he said.
When asked about leaving his post at RB Leipzig, Klopp said he won't quit anytime soon, but didn't rule out a return to coaching.
“I’m quite advanced in life at my age, but as a coach I’m NOT completely at the end yet. I haven’t reached retirement age.
“Who knows what will happen in the next few years? But nothing is planned right now,” the 58-year-old explained.