‘What a man, what a legend’ – YOUR COMMENTS as Jurgen Klopp announces his shock decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season

Jurgen Klopp made the shock announcement on Friday that he will be leaving his role as Liverpool manager at the end of the campaign.

The German, whose side are still competing on all front fronts, said in an interview on the club’s website that he is ‘running out of energy’.

‘I will leave the club at the end of the season,’ he said. ‘I can understand that it’s a shock for a lot of people in this moment, when you hear it for the first time, but obviously I can explain it – or at least try to explain it.’

Liverpool fans despaired after discovering that the manager – who among many other achievements – ended a 30-year wait for a top-flight title in a glittering nine-year stay, will soon exit the club. 

Taking a look at your comments, it’s evident 56-year-old has earned the respect of fans of most clubs, with plenty noting the void he will leave not just at Anfield but in the Premier League as a whole. 

Poll

Who should replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager?

• Xabi Alonso 2943 votes
• Pep Lijnders 263 votes
• Steven Gerrard 614 votes
• Roberto De Zerbi 257 votes
• Julian Nagelsmann 106 votes
• Other 307 votes

‘His relationship with the club and fans was such a success that really thought he would stay till retirement like Ferguson at United or wenger at Arsenal, big shock.’ One reader wrote. 

‘He still had the chance to try win a few more leagues and champions leagues too.’

Another noted: ‘Am not an LFC fan but one hell of a coach and a decent bloke it seems, and one seriously tough act to follow.’

‘Big big lose for British football he always came across as a very happy intelligent positive guy and I’m sure he has many fans not just those in Liverpool.’ Another of our readers wrote. ‘He will be missed.’

A fourth agreed, writing: ‘He’s going to be missed. What a man, what a legend. Will go down in history as the manager who can empty Old Toilet before half time. Thanks for everything boss.’

Klopp’s assistants Pep Lijnders and Peter Krawietz will also leave in the summer – with the former looking to move into management. 

Your comments have focused on the void that Klopp will leave when he departs at the end of the season 

The former Borussia Dortmund boss said he had informed the club of his decision to step down in November – and that he revealed it while discussing transfer targets for next summer.

‘When we sat there together talking about potential signings, the next summer camp and can we go wherever, the thought came up, ‘I am not sure I am here then anymore’ and I was surprised myself by that,’ he said.

The president of Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group expressed their gratitude towards Klopp for his achievements at the club and said plans were already underway to ensure the Reds succeed when the German has departed.

Klopp’s side currently sit top of the Premier League as they seek to add to the title won during the 2019-2020 campaign. 

In total he has won six major trophies as the Reds’ boss, including the Champions League in 2019.