The BBC and ITV are reportedly competing to bring Jurgen Klopp on board as a pundit for the European Championship in Germany.
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Klopp wanted by BBC and ITVEager for coach to join Euro punditry line-upGerman expected to decline advancesWHAT HAPPENED?
Klopp is in demand already after announcing he'll leave Liverpool at the end of the season. However, both broadcasters are expected to be turned down by the Reds boss who will attend the competition as a spectator in his native Germany instead, according to the
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It's well known that the two major UK broadcasters are itching to add Klopp to their lineups for the tournament in the summer. They believe that the charismatic manager would be a marquee signing for their Euro 2024 punditry line-up and that it would excite fans to watch the German give his insight into the matches, giving their broadcast the advantage over their rivals in terms of attracting viewers.
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Klopp is said to have tickets to all three of Germany's group stage matches, beginning on June 14 in Munich when they play Scotland in the tournament opener. In addition to watching from the stands, the German, who has previously been linked with taking over the national team job, is also likely to take a much-needed vacation after what is set to be an emotional departure from Anfield after nine years at the club.
WHAT NEXT FOR KLOPP?
The 56-year-old will be focused on the remainder of the season with Liverpool and a possible punditry job will be the last thing on his mind. The Reds are still on course to land a quadruple club in his final season, having already won the Carabao Cup, and being still alive in the Europa League, FA Cup and top of the Premier League.