Antonio Rüdiger considers staying with Germany under Jürgen Klopp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Antonio Rüdiger has expressed intentions to retire from international football following Germany's exit from the FIFA World Cup after a loss to Paraguay. However, the recent appointment of Jürgen Klopp as head coach has influenced Rüdiger to pause his retirement decision. The 33-year-old defender is reportedly waiting to discuss his future role with the national team. Rüdiger has made 86 appearances for Germany since debuting in 2014.
- •Rüdiger considered retirement after World Cup loss to Paraguay
- •Decision paused following Jürgen Klopp's appointment
- •Rüdiger earned 86 caps for Germany since 2014
- •He plans to discuss role with new coach before deciding
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Antonio Rüdiger could make Germany retirement U-turn after Jürgen Klopp appointment
"Would this be a Manuel Neuer style retirement?
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