Jurgen Klopp has broken his silence on links with the Germany national team job, insisting he is fully committed to building “Liverpool 2.0”.

• Flick sacked from Germany job
• Klopp linked with role
• Liverpool boss breaks silence on links

WHAT HAPPENED? Klopp was touted as possible candidate to takeover as Germany boss following Hansi Flick’s sacking, despite still being under contract at Liverpool until 2026. The 56-year-old signed a new deal last year and has no intention of walking out on the Reds, who have enjoyed a strong start to their latest Premier League campaign.

WHAT THEY SAID: “We’re building Liverpool 2.0 here, we want to attack again and not just look at how much longer can we go on. I have a loyalty to Liverpool,” Klopp said while speaking to RTL.

“My heart is here in Liverpool. You can’t just cut out the eight years. I signed a contract here and, as far as I can remember, I wasn’t drugged or tied up and had to sign with my mouth. That was a free decision. And that’s why it doesn’t fit.”