‘What a man, what a legend’ – YOUR COMMENTS as Jurgen Klopp announces his shock decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season
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Jurgen Klopp made the shock announcement on Friday that he will step down from his role as Liverpool manager at the end of the season.
The German, whose team is still fighting on all fronts, said in an interview on the club’s website that he has ‘no more energy’.
“I will leave the club at the end of the season,” he said. ‘I can understand that it is a shock for many people at the moment when you hear it for the first time, but of course I can explain it – or at least try to explain it.’
Liverpool fans were left desperate to discover that the manager – who, among many other achievements – ended a 30-year wait for a top-flight title in a glittering nine-year stay, will soon leave the club.
Looking at your comments, it is clear that the 56-year-old has earned the respect of fans of most clubs, with many noting the void he will leave not only at Anfield, but in the Premier League as a whole.
Jurgen Klopp shocked the football world on Friday when he announced his decision to leave at the end of the current season
‘His relationship with the club and the fans was such a success that I thought he would stay until retirement, like Ferguson at United or Wenger at Arsenal, a big shock.’ One reader wrote.
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Who should replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager?
- Xabi Alonso 981 votes
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- Roberto De Zerbi 77 votes
- Julian Nagelsmann 31 votes
- Other 107 votes
“He still had a chance to try and win a few more leagues and championship competitions.”
Another commented: ‘Not an LFC fan but a great coach and a decent guy it seems and a seriously tough act to follow.’
‘A great loss for British football. He always came across as a very happy, intelligent, positive guy and I’m sure he has a lot of fans, not just those in Liverpool.’ Another of our readers wrote. “He will be missed.”
A fourth agreed, writing: “He will be missed. What a man, what a legend. Will go down in history as the manager who can empty the Old Toilet before half time. Thanks for everything boss.”
Klopp’s assistants Pep Lijnders and Peter Krawietz are also set to leave in the summer, with the former looking for a move into management.
The former Borussia Dortmund boss said he informed the club of his decision to resign in November – and revealed it while discussing transfer targets for next summer.
Your comments focused on the void Klopp will leave when he leaves at the end of the season
“As we sat there together talking about possible signings, the next summer camp and whether we could go somewhere, the thought came up: ‘I’m not sure if I’ll still be here then,’ and I was surprised at that,” said he.
The president of Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group expressed his gratitude to Klopp for his performances at the club and said plans were already in place to ensure the Reds succeed once the German has left.
Klopp’s side currently sit at the top of the Premier League and are looking to add to the title they won during the 2019-2020 season.
In total, he has won six major trophies as Reds boss, including the Champions League in 2019.
