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Becker can't see Bayern Munich tempting Klopp from Liverpool

Tennis legend Boris Becker can't see Bayern Munich tempting Jurgen Klopp away from Liverpool.

Becker, 52, is a football lover and ­fan of Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

Becker, who was speaking in his role as an ambassador for the Laureus Sports Awards, said: “I have loved seeing what Jurgen is doing at Liverpool.

“I am a big fan, I admire him a lot and I think it's amazing what he has achieved in England already.

Liverpool have made the Premier League a one-team championship this ­season and to have another successful year after winning the Champions League is a sign of what a great manager Klopp is."

Becker added: “I am not surprised that Franz Beckenbaeur said Klopp would be the perfect Bayern manager.

“But, at the moment, Jurgen looks to have found a home he is happy in with Liverpool.

“The best managers don't just win one big trophy – they get ­better and more successful every year.

“I like very much the way Klopp has stamped his ­personality on Liverpool. That isn't easy to do at a big club, but the team has his clear signature.

“He did it at Dortmund and now he's done it at Liverpool – and that's the sign of a great manager.

“I don't think he has ever been sacked – which is another tribute to his quality."

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