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Paul Gorst

Jurgen Klopp's agent speaks out after Liverpool manager linked with Germany job

Jurgen Klopp's agent has dismissed tentative speculation linking the Liverpool manager with the Germany job.

The Germans were eliminated from the World Cup at the group stages on Thursday after Japan beat Spain 2-1 to ensure they topped Group E and qualify alongside La Roja at the expense of the 2014 winners.

As a result of the surprise exit, talk around the job of manager Hansi Flick has been aired, with Klopp speculatively linked in his homeland as a result.

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However, the Liverpool manager's representative, Marc Kosicke, has sent a short statement to Sky German dismissing any talk of the national team luring Klopp away from Anfield.

"This is a media topic," Kosicke told Sky Germany. " Jurgen has a contract until 2026 and he intends to fulfil it."

The short statement comes on the back of Kosicke reaffirming Klopp's dedication to the long-term project at Liverpool last month.

Speaking in early November, Klopp's agent said: "I can assure [you] that Jurgen Klopp has no intention of resigning from Liverpool FC. The fact that problems could arise this season due to the past intensive season was taken into account by the club's owners before the start of the season.

"Jurgen enjoys the backing of the people in charge and is in regular contact with them. He loves the club, his team and the fans and is determined to continue and successfully complete the transition in Liverpool. He didn't extend his contract until 2026 for nothing."

Klopp and his staff signed contract extensions in late April and the German will have been at Anfield for 11 years by the time that deal expires.

Germany kicked off their World Cup with a shock defeat to Japan before they earned their first point of the Qatar competition with a 1-1 draw against Spain on Sunday. However, their elimination was confirmed on Thursday, despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica with the Spanish progressing on goal difference.

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