In a surprising announcement, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he will step down from his role at the end of the season, expressing that he is “running out of energy.” Klopp, who took charge in October 2015 and led Liverpool to remarkable success, including a Champions League title in 2019 and the Premier League trophy in 2019-20, informed the club about his decision in November.
The 56-year-old German manager stated, “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.”
Despite the shock, Klopp emphasized his confidence in the decision, acknowledging that he cannot continue to perform the managerial role repeatedly. Liverpool has won every major honor under Klopp’s guidance, making him one of the most successful managers in the club’s history.
Klopp’s decision comes with Liverpool currently leading the Premier League and competing in multiple competitions. The team is set to face Norwich City in the FA Cup fourth round and has secured a spot in the EFL Cup final. Klopp urged the team to focus on the current season, saying, “Let’s squeeze everything out of this season and have another thing to smile about when we look back in the future.”
The departure of Klopp will mark the end of an era for Liverpool, as he has been a key figure in the club’s resurgence. Klopp’s assistant managers Pepijn Lijnders and Peter Krawietz, along with elite development coach Vitor Matos, will also leave the club.
Mike Gordon, president of Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group, expressed profound appreciation for Klopp, calling his appointment “one of the greatest blessings of our time as owners.” Gordon noted the respect for Klopp’s wishes and the reasons behind his decision, stating, “We will be hugely saddened to lose not just a manager of such caliber but a person and leader for whom we have enormous respect, gratitude, and affection.”
Liverpool will now embark on the search for a new manager as they bid farewell to the charismatic Klopp at the end of the season.