Rio Ferdinand explains why Jurgen Klopp was always going to snub England job

Jurgen Klopp would have turned down the job out of respect to , according to .

A German has succeeded as permanent England boss, but it won’t be Klopp after , signing an 18-month contract which begins on January 1. The former Anfield boss was one of the first names touted for the job.

However, hero Ferdinand does not believe was a realistic contender, having cited fatigue and the need for a break as key reasons for his Liverpool departure after nine years at the helm. As he addressed Tuchel’s appointment and the other contenders, Ferdinand said on his “Who else was available? Klopp, comes out of Liverpool, but I don’t think he was quite gettable.

“I don’t think he would have wanted to rub it in the face of Liverpool fans, who he’s got a wonderful relationship with after all those years. He left under the circumstances of saying he was tired and there were personal issues going on, then jumps into the England job straight away – I don’t think that was going to happen.”

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– albeit not a front-line managerial role – after being named Red Bull’s global head of soccer. Klopp, who according to reports has a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave to become Germany's boss, said he sees his new role primarily as a mentor.

“After almost 25 years on the sideline, I could not be more excited to get involved in a project like this,” he said. “The role may have changed but my passion for football and the people who make the game what it is has not.

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“By joining Red Bull at a global level, I want to develop, improve and support the incredible football talent that we have at our disposal. I see my role primarily as a mentor for the coaches and management of the Red Bull clubs but ultimately, I am one part of an organisation that is unique, innovative and forward-looking.”

Red Bull owns German side RB Leipzig, Austrian outfit Red Bull Salzburg, MLS side New York Red Bulls and Brazilian clubs Red Bull Bragantino and Red Bull Brasil. It is also the shirt sponsor of Leeds after buying a minority stake in the Sky Bet Championship club earlier this year.

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