Jurgen Klopp has warned the media that if they \u201cbehave badly\u201d he will leave the job on his unveiling as new Germany head coach.<\/p>\n
The former Liverpool coach addressed journalists in a press conference on Friday, marking his return to management more than two years after he left the Liverpool dugout.<\/p>\n
Klopp outlined his conditions for staying in the role to the media, saying if they \u201cdon\u2019t want me anymore\u201d or \u201cdon\u2019t leave my family in peace\u201d he will be \u201cgone\u201d.<\/p>\n
The direct address to the press comes after his predecessor Julian Nagelsmann faced intense scrutiny and criticism from media and former members of the national team, intruding into his private life while in the role.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe day you don\u2019t want me anymore, you say so,\u201d Klopp said. \u201cAnd I\u2019m gone. Without severance pay. If you say tomorrow that he\u2019s rubbish, I\u2019m gone. Not just one person, it would have to be more than that. If the DFB says he\u2019s rubbish, I\u2019m gone. If you behave badly and don\u2019t leave my family in peace, I\u2019m gone.\u201d<\/p>\n
Klopp also criticised the \u201caccuracy\u201d of some reporting concerning his appointment and the agreements in place between the German football federation (DFB) and Red Bull, where he has been working as head of global soccer.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll need you (the press) on this path we\u2019re taking,\u201d he said. \u201cIt would be important if we prioritised accuracy over speed in our reporting going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n