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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Ian Doyle

Bayern Munich change highlights Jurgen Klopp position at Liverpool

Normally, the news Bayern Munich will soon be seeking a new manager would set alarm bells ringing among Liverpool supporters.

Ever since Jurgen Klopp breezed into Anfield in October 2015, he has found himself regularly linked with a move to Germany's biggest club.

Not least given the period of success he has overseen to make Liverpool champions of England, Europe and the world.

But when, on Saturday evening, it emerged Bayern boss Hansi Flick intended to leave at the end of the season, there was no angst among the Reds fanbase.

Instead came intrigue over how the cards would fall into place as the managerial pack prepared to be shuffled with Klopp not part of the deal.

That's no slight on the Reds boss and no suggestion any reputation has diminished during a tough season at Liverpool.

Rather it reflects the acceptance of any interested parties that Klopp remains dedicated to seeing through his long-term project at Anfield.

It hasn't always been the case this term.

Earlier in the year, the rumour mill whirred into overdrive that Klopp was set to quit after another disappointing home defeat left Liverpool slipping down the Premier League table.

Not true. Nor was there any credence in suggestions last month he would replace Joachim Low as Germany boss after Euro 2020, Klopp dismissing the notion within hours of the announcement.

"I have three years left at Liverpool," he said. "It's a simple statement. You sign a contract and you try to stick to that contract, don't you?

"I had contracts in Mainz and Dortmund where I stuck with them even though there was interest from other Bundesliga teams with more money.

"It's just timing and money. If it doesn't work out then you don't need to lose any sleep over it. I don't have any problem with it."

Reports in Germany now indicate Flick - who was Low's assistant between 2006 and 2014 - will take over from his former boss as national team coach after the summer.

And Julian Nagelsmann, often touted as Klopp's heir apparent, has already been installed as favourite to switch to the Allianz Arena from RB Leipzig.

Nevertheless, Klopp will want the chance of being at Bayern next season.

That, though, will be as Liverpool manager in the Champions League - finishing in the top four is the only appointment of concern right now.

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