The German Jürgen Klopp announced this Friday that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, after almost nine years in office.
Klopp, who arrived at Anfield in October 2015, returned Liverpool to European glory, winning the Champions League in 2019, and domestic success, winning the first league title in 30 years in 2020, in addition to winning an FA Cup. , a League Cup, a European Super Cup and a Club World Cup.
“I’m running out of energy,” Klopp said in an interview with the club’s media in which he explained the reasons for his departure. “I have no problem, obviously. I knew I would have to announce it at some point, it’s all good, but I know I can’t do this job over and over again.”
Klopp explained that he informed the board of his departure in November, when they began planning the next season and said to himself: “I don’t know if I will be here next year.”
“I can understand that this is a shock for many people, but I can explain it. I love everything about this club, this city and our fans. I love the team and my coaching staff. Everything, but for me to make this decision shows that I am convinced that It’s what I have to take.”
Along with Klopp, his assistants Pepijn Lijnders, who will begin a solo career as a coach, and Peter Krawietz, as well as elite development coach Vitor Matos, are leaving the team.
“Will I work again? Of course, but I won’t coach a club or a country for at least a year,” Klopp said in an interview with Liverpool media.
“What I know 100% is that I will not manage a club in England other than Liverpool. It is not possible. My love for this club and my respect for the people is too great. I couldn’t even think about it for a second “This is part of my life, we are a family and I feel at home here,” he said.