During the press conference before the match against Norwich on January 28, coach Jurgen Klopp suddenly announced his decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season.
This was a shock to many Liverpool fans, even some players and staff “shed tears” at the German strategist’s words, because during his nearly 9-year reign in power, Jurgen Klopp brought many successes to the Anfield team.
However, Jurgen Klopp revealed that he informed the club’s owner about his decision in November. The 67-year-old coach said: “I felt I could no longer meet the club’s requirements so I told the board of directors.” about my decision in November. I think it’s the right thing to do.”
“I’ve been a coach for 24 years, and when I have a career like that, I’ve invested everything in it for the past 24 years. But my abilities are not limitless, now I just want to focus all my attention on this season.” . I’m not young enough to continue for long,” he said. “I had a number of conversations over the past few days before making this decision public. There were a few tears. It’s normal when we’ve been together for a long time.”
Klopp added: “I can understand that it is a shock for many people at this time. I love everything about this club, I love everything about this city, I love everything about our supporters, I love the team, I love the staff. I love everything. But I firmly believe that this is the decision I have to make.”
“I’ve known for a long time that I would have to announce this at some point, and now is the right time. The players’ reaction was great, they didn’t ask much and were still in a good mood, everyone was very determined to try to end this season as best as possible,” the German strategist emphasized.
Coach Klopp helped Liverpool win the Champions League in 2019
Coach Klopp also revealed his future plans: “There will be no job at the club, no job with the national team for another year, and certainly not leading another English club. That is a commitment.” My commitment, even if I have nothing left in the house to eat, that promise will not change.”
During 9 years leading Liverpool, coach Klopp and the Anfield team won the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, European Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. He is also Liverpool’s most successful coach in the past two decades.
