Jürgen Klopp Announces Departure from Liverpool

In a surprising turn of events, Jürgen Klopp, the current manager of Liverpool, has officially announced on Friday that he will be leaving the Reds at the end of the season. Klopp, whose contract runs until June 2026, explained his decision in a lengthy message to the supporters.

“I can understand that it’s a shock for many people at this moment when you hear it for the first time, but obviously, I can explain it—or at least try to explain it. I absolutely love everything about this club, I love everything about the city, I love everything about our supporters, I love the team, I love the staff. I love everything. But the fact that I make this decision shows that I am convinced it’s the one I have to make. It’s just, how can I say, I’m out of energy,” Klopp stated.

“I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for a longer time that I would do that at a certain point, but I’m absolutely fine now. I know I can’t do this job, still, and still, and still, and still. After the years we’ve had together, after all the time we’ve spent together, and after all the things we went through together, the respect and the love for you have grown, and the least that I owe you is the truth—and that’s the truth,” Klopp confided.

During his tenure with Liverpool, Klopp achieved notable success, winning the UEFA Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020.

This decision could potentially have repercussions in the Mbappé transfer saga, as the PSG forward was reportedly considering an offer from Liverpool. However, with Klopp’s departure, that avenue may now be closing.