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Klopp’s agent shoots down Germany links

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Jurgen Klopp’s agent has dismissed speculation linking him with the German national team.

The Liverpool manager’s homeland were eliminated from the World Cup’s group stage for a second consecutive tournament on Thursday evening.

Japan’s shock 2-1 win over Spain ensured they topped Group E and saw Die Mannschaft leaving Qatar early despite their 4-2 victory over Costa Rica.

The four-time world champions’ unexpected departure has led to doubts over Hansi Flick’s future as head coach and Klopp touted as a potential successor.

But representative Marc Kosicke insists the 55-year-old remains fully committed to his current deal at Anfield, which was extended by four years in April.

“This is a media topic,” he told Sky Germany.

“Jurgen has a contract until 2026 and he intends to fulfil it.”

Klopp refuted theories that he might leave Liverpool next summer after previously ending seven-year spells at Borussia Dortmund and Mainz.

“I can understand that [because] I left after seven years and now we are in a difficult situation, people think that,” the Reds boss said in October.

“But the situation is completely different.

“Being seven years here is intense, no doubt about that. I got older, everybody got older and that’s time. It’s nice as well.

“I got so many things back which gives you a boost.”