Many speculations as to the coach that will take over as the boss at Liverpool after the departure of Jugen Klopp and here is what we know so far.
Following the shocking news of Jurgen Klopp stepping down from his role as the manager of Liverpool, the German in an exclusive interview with the club has revealed the reason behind his decision.
On Friday, January 26, 2024, it was announced that Jurgen Klopp will be stepping down as the manager of Liverpool at the end of the 2023/2024 club football season.
Football fans were stunned about the announcement with many wondering the reason behind the decision.
Who will replace Klopp at Liverpool?
It has not yet been decided as to the new coach that will take over from Jurgen Klopp as it was also added that his coaching staffs will also be stepping down as well.It was revealed that assistant managers Pepijn Lijnders and Peter Krawietz and development coach Vitor Matos will also resign from Liverpool alongside at the end of the season. Speculations of Bayern Leverkusen's Xavi Alonso returning to his boyhood club have surfaced on social media but Liverpool have neither denied or confirmed these rumours.
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Why is Jurgen Klopp resigning from his role at Liverpool?
In a follow up report by Liverpool in form of a video interview, Jugen Klopp himself spoke on the reason behind his decision to step down from his role as the manager of the club.
Jurgen Klopp revealed that he understands that his decision will be a shock to a lot of people when they hear it the first time but for obvious reasons this is a decision he has made.
He stated that he felt as though he can't continue to do the same job over and over again and as such he needed to take a break.
He stated, “I can understand that it’s a shock for a lot of people in this moment, when you hear it for the first time, but obviously I can explain it – or at least try to explain it.I love absolutely 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 that I still take this decision shows you that I am convinced it is the one I have to take. It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now. I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again. After the years we had together and after all the time we spent together and after all the things we went through together, the respect grew for you, the love grew for you and the least I owe you is the truth – and that is the truth.”
What did Liverpool say about Klopp resigning?
Speaking on behalf of the owners of Liverpool, Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon stated, “First and foremost, on behalf of John Henry and Tom Werner, I would like to state our profound appreciation for Jürgen. It goes without saying that we will be hugely saddened to lose not just a manager of such calibre, but a person and leader for whom we have enormous respect, gratitude and affection. At the same time, we fully respect his wishes and the reasons why he has decided the current season will be his last at Liverpool. In keeping with Jürgen’s expressed wishes, we will save the comprehensive tributes for a more appropriate time but nevertheless, we would be remiss if we did not take this opportunity to reaffirm that his appointment remains one of the greatest blessings of our time as owners."
