Jurgen Klopp is poised to turn down two job offers immediately following his departure from Liverpool this summer.
The charismatic German is concluding his remarkable nine-year tenure as Liverpool manager, aiming to end it on a high note.
Klopp shocked the football world in January by announcing that this would be his final season at Liverpool, sparking discussions about his next steps, Liverpool’s future, and the motivation behind his unexpected decision during a period of success for the club.
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Klopp’s concerted effort to convey his feelings to the fans, he is exhausted.
After nine years in one of the most demanding roles in sports, he no longer believes he can maintain the necessary level of energy.
In his statement in January, Klopp acknowledged that his decision to leave Liverpool may come as a shock to many, but he feels it is the right choice due to his declining energy levels.
Despite his deep love for the club, city, supporters, team, and staff, he believes he cannot continue in his role indefinitely.
Klopp informed the club of his decision in November, realizing during discussions about future plans that he might not be there much longer, which prompted him to start considering his departure.
Despite Klopp’s impending departure, the prospect of immediate employment does not seem to appeal to him.
According to the Daily Mail, television broadcasters are keen to secure Klopp’s services ahead of Euro 2024 in Germany, his home country.
Both the BBC and ITV are reportedly vying to enlist Klopp as one of their pundits for the tournament.
However, the 56-year-old manager is said to have no intention of joining the studio and prefers to attend matches as a regular fan.
He has even secured tickets for Germany’s first three games, including the opening match against Scotland on June 14.
Germany’s subsequent group stage matches against Hungary and Switzerland will be held at Munich’s Allianz Arena, Stuttgart’s MHPArena, and Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park.
Klopp’s decision not to participate would be a significant setback for the BBC and ITV, as they believe his lively personality would make for compelling viewing.
Jurgen Klopp previously impressed as a pundit for German TV during the 2006 World Cup, which was also held in Germany.
The Reds’ coach is looking to take a break from the spotlight after his demanding nine-year tenure at Anfield.
Following the tournament, Klopp is expected to embark on a lengthy and well-deserved holiday.
Klopp is anticipated to receive an emotional farewell ahead of his final game at Anfield, where he has become a beloved figure among Liverpool fans.
His tenure included leading Liverpool to their first league title in 30 years with the 2021 Premier League victory. Klopp also guided the team to their sixth European Cup with the 2019 Champions League triumph.
Regarding his future plans, Klopp has already outlined his intentions.
He said: “If you ask me, ‘Will you ever work as a manager again?’ I would say now no.
“But I don’t know obviously how that will feel because I never had the situation.
“What I know definitely – I will never, ever manage a different club in England than Liverpool, 100 per cent. That’s not possible.
“My love for this club, my respect for the people is too big. I couldn’t.
“I couldn’t for a second think about it. There’s no chance. This is part of my life, we are part of the family, we feel home here.
‘There’s no chance to do that. But all the rest, will I ever work again? Of course, I know myself, I cannot just sit around.
“I will find something else maybe to do. But I will not manage a club or a country at least for a year, that’s not possible, I cannot do that and I don’t want to.”
A report from The Telegraph emerged after Klopp’s announcement, suggesting that alongside his fatigue, another reason for his decision to step down was that he was waiting for things to return to normal before handing over the reins.
The report claimed that Klopp oversaw a transition in the summer after a slightly disappointing season for Liverpool and was surprised by how quickly his new signings settled in and put Liverpool back in contention for the title this season, leading him to believe that now is the right time to leave.
