The former Liverpool manager says a return to manage Liverpool is theoretically possible.
Jurgen Klopp, who left Anfield in 2024, has suggested that returning someday remains a possibility. Klopp, post a game-changing near-decade reign that included continental glory and ending the club's long wait since 1990, now holds positions as head of global soccer with the Red Bull group and as an advisor with the German Football League.
Fan Sentiment and His Frank Comments
The club claimed England's top flight under Arne Slot, but many fans who revere Klopp would welcome the possibility that he might come back one day. During an extensive chat, he shared with Steven Bartlett: “I declared I will never coach another team on English soil. Therefore in case it's my former club...yes. Theoretically it’s possible.”
“At 58 years old, that means the choice could be mine later on, who knows. Must I choose now? If so, I wouldn't return. But thank God, I don’t have to do that. I'll simply watch how things unfold.”
What Would Lure Him Back?
When asked about which situations would have to unfold to tempt his return to the touchline, he confessed he feels no immediate pull to such a return. “I'm not entirely sure, I love what I do right now,” he stated. “I don’t miss coaching; No desire to be during downpours for two-and-a-half or three hours; No need for interviews multiple times weekly or constant media duties weekly.
“I don’t miss the dressing room in that context, yet sharing a meal alongside the squad having a nice chat, is pleasant. Success was frequent thus frequently great spirits around the place. I can still hear Van Dijk's laughter in my ear as an instance.”
Praise for His Successor
He spoke highly regarding Arne Slot, praising him for the tweaks that won the league last campaign. The team has suffered four in a row in all competitions post heavy investment, yet he dismissed the suggestion it could be a decline.
“[Liverpool have] an incredible striker like Florian Wirtz, doubters will be silenced with negative comments. A remarkable prospect. The French striker, excellent performer. They have a strong balanced team. You don’t have to worry regarding the Reds, they will be fine.”
Emotional Tribute for Diogo Jota
Klopp also spoke emotionally on the loss of the Portuguese star, whom he brought in during his tenure, and the effect on Liverpool. The Portugal international died tragically in a car crash alongside his brother recently.
“Who can fill the void of somebody like Diogo? It goes beyond his footballing ability, his personality mattered. I struggle to conceive the dressing room missing him. I find it difficult to discuss regarding this. A devastating blow for all the boys too. No one within the club will ever use it to justify results but it is the situation. You walk in a dressing room where he was omnipresent. Handling this emotionally is not easy. Unbearable.”
