Zinedine Zidane commented on Jürgen Klopp’s appointment as the new head coach of the German national team:
🗣️ “I keep hearing people say, ‘Didn’t Klopp say he was exhausted?’ That’s why this move is so powerful. You don’t come back unless there’s something that really excites you, and coaching the German national team is one of the biggest jobs in football.
Don’t get me wrong, Germany didn’t just hire a new manager, they hired a winner. A man who knows how to create champions, unite the players, and make them believe they can beat anyone. That’s dangerous for every country in world football.
People think Klopp came back to enjoy the job. I don’t believe that for a second. He came back because he sees an opportunity to make history. Coaches like Klopp don’t come back for the spotlight; they come back for trophies.
If I were a German player, I would know one thing: there are no more excuses. Klopp demands everything. He demands intensity, sacrifice, and complete commitment. If you can’t give him that, you won’t play. It’s as simple as that.
And for all the teams celebrating Germany’s difficult times, beware. Sometimes the most dangerous opponent is the one everyone has stopped fearing. With Klopp on the sidelines, Germany not only wants to win, but they also want to remind the football world who they are.
This appointment sends a message to the world: Germany’s rebuilding period is over. They are back to competing for all major trophies, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they become one of the favorites again very quickly.”