Jurgen Klopp has promised he will never walk away from a Liverpool contract, as he reassured the club there was no cause for concern in his delaying talks on a new deal.

Liverpool’s owner, Fenway Sports Group, would willingly extend Klopp’s existing terms beyond the three years remaining, the directors hoping to retain the coach for the duration of their reign.

But the German offered a detailed explanation as to why he sees no rush to enter negotiations and made a guarantee no club would lure him away before 2022.

Klopp says the strength of the trust between him and his bosses means the only focus is the growth of the team.

“I will not leave before the contract is ending. That is my side. That is why a contract is important,” Klopp said.

“We have enough time to make decisions in that department. There is no need to do it now. Three years is really a bit early to be concerned. It is just a contract.

“The owners like what I do; I like what the owners are doing. I love the team, they are brilliant. Melwood is sensational. I’m looking forward to going to [the new training ground in] Kirkby and all these things. There is always a step forward.