On Friday morning, Jurgen Klopp surprised everyone by announcing his departure from Liverpool at the end of the season, citing exhaustion at Anfield.
Despite a strong start this season, Klopp clarified he won’t manage other English clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal, or Chelsea.
He expressed the need for a different purpose and declared a one-year hiatus from coaching any club or country, ruling out a return to the Premier League forever.
Klopp, the former Borussia Dortmund manager, revealed his diminishing energy in Merseyside.
He candidly shared his desire for a break and ruled out managing any club or country within the next year.
Klopp stressed he could never manage a club other than Liverpool in England due to his deep love and respect for the club and its people.
Liverpool, to him, is like family, making managing elsewhere in the country inconceivable.
Despite acknowledging his restlessness, Klopp assured that a return to coaching is not on the horizon in the next year.
He felt a sense of responsibility in making this decision, knowing his esteemed position at Liverpool shielded him from the risk of being sacked.
As for potential successors, Xabi Alonso, former Reds midfielder with an impressive stint at Bayer Leverkusen, emerged as a leading candidate.
Other names in consideration include Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi and Al-Ettifaq boss Steven Gerrard.
As the news settles, more candidates are expected to surface towards the end of the season, marking the transition from Klopp’s era at Liverpool.
