Sic transit gloria.
Liverpool F.C. manager Jürgen Klopp announced Friday he will be departing the Premier League club at the end of the season in a shock move that is rocking the sports world. Klopp joined Liverpool from the German club Borussia Dortmund in 2015, and led the Reds to a Champions League title in 2019 and a Premier League title in 2020. (RELATED: ‘Give Your Ticket To Someone Else’: Legendary Coach Directly Calls Out Wet Blanket Fans Killing Home Field Atmosphere)
“It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy,” Klopp said of his unexpected departure in an interview with the club.
“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.”
Klopp went on to say he would never manage a club in England other than Liverpool, however he is still open to managing another team in the future.
“I will never ever manage a different club in England than Liverpool” ❤️
Jurgen Klopp discusses his future after announcing he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season. pic.twitter.com/Tn7LAE8auG
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 26, 2024
The Liverpool legend also emphasized that he is “OK” physically as rumors swirl among fans speculating he may have cancer or a terminal illness.
“I am OK. I am healthy, as much as you can [be] at my age. Little bits and bobs, stuff like that, but nothing anybody has to be concerned about, so that’s absolutely fine,” he said.
Tributes poured in on Twitter following the news of Klopp’s departure, with fans from teams all across Europe praising the manager for his successful tenure at Liverpool.
This is Jurgen Klopp today, after his announcement of leaving the club we all love and adore at the end of the season.
The man is still smiling, you know he’s working hard to give us final moments of pure happiness.
Let’s all be like Jurgen, we can dwell and have a moment when… pic.twitter.com/OpOuWs9Egt
— 🅘 (@LFCApproved) January 26, 2024
Jurgen Klopp has completely transformed Liverpool since he took charge.
Enjoy this video of his time Liverpool fans❤️ pic.twitter.com/OLzZ0pdzuh
— The 44 ⚽️ (@The_Forty_Four) January 26, 2024
The pinnacle of Jurgen Klopp’s Premier League career 🏆🏅 pic.twitter.com/FjzVdYZWTo
— Premier League (@premierleague) January 26, 2024
I’m not ready for the farewell Anfield is going to give Jurgen Klopp 💔pic.twitter.com/7i4E3A58Z0
— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) January 26, 2024