An era will soon come to an end at Liverpool as veteran manager Jurgen Klopp announces his decision to leave the club at the end of the season, LCSoccerHub Reports.
Speaking in an interview with Liverpool.com, Klopp, 56, revealed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season.
“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.”
Liverpool club statement confirmed the German tactician has informed Liverpool hierarchy of his resolve to call his eight-and-a-half-year stint with the Reds to a conclusion.
“Jürgen Klopp has announced his decision to step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the current season, having informed the club’s ownership of his wish to leave his position when the 2023-24 campaign comes to a close,” Liverpool club statement reads.
Jurgen Klopp will arguably pass as the best Liverpool manager in history. The German tactician, who took over from Brendan Rodgers in 2015, ended Liverpool’s domestic deadlock, winning six major trophies with the club.
His signature achievement is returning Liverpool to a domestic and European giant, and keeping the club at par with top and elite clubs in England and Europe.
Liverpool have qualified for Champions League seven times under Klopp’s watch, and reached the final three times, winning once, and missing out once in the competition.
The fairytale resurgence at Anfield under Klopp saw the Reds re-emerge as a footballing powerhouse in England, raking home several trophies.
Under his watch, the Reds have won all English domestic trophies – FA Cup, EFL Cup and Community Shield.
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They have also won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup to establish their presence on the European and global scene.
Why Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool
In an extended version of his interview with Liverpool.com, Klopp revealed he is ‘running out of energy’ to continue on the reigns as Liverpool manager. He also added he has informed the club’s hierarchy since November 2023 of his decision to leave at the end of the season.
Liverpool owners, Fenway Sports Group have acknowledged Klopp’s end-of-the-season exit decision and have lauded the manager’s contributions to the club. However, the football investors added they will continue with business as usual with the soon-to-leave manager until the end of the season.
Liverpool are expected to lay down groundworks for a smooth succession at the dugout when the German tactician leaves at the end of the season.
