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Liverpool's iconic figure and the coach, Klopp, a soulful presence akin to the Godfather, recently announced that he will officially leave Liverpool after this season, bidding farewell to the club he has been with for 9 years and led to success. This news shocked the football world like an earthquake, as Klopp had renewed his contract with Liverpool just six months ago, extending until 2026. So, why the sudden decision to end his coaching tenure this season?
Last year, when Klopp was negotiating the renewal with Liverpool, many were worried that he might not renew and would leave. After eight years of coaching, Klopp visibly looked tired and aged. The decision to extend his contract until 2026 surprised many, given his visible exhaustion. What was even more surprising is that less than a year after the renewal, Klopp suddenly announced that he had coached until the end of this season. In an interview, he expressed that he overestimated himself based on his previous estimates and genuinely couldn't make it to 2026, leading to this decision.
A year ago, Liverpool undoubtedly faced a crisis. One of Liverpool's attacking trio, Mane, left, while Salah and Firmino aged and faced injury issues. Liverpool's performance suffered. At that time, Klopp also considered leaving. It is reported that Klopp informed Liverpool's management in November of last year that he wanted to leave. However, he later decided to stay for another year because he felt he couldn't leave an aging squad for his successor. Now that Liverpool 2.0 is taking shape, Klopp believes it's time to let go, leading to this decision.
In a subsequent interview, Klopp also mentioned that this decision was a difficult one for him, but he genuinely couldn't continue. He plans to take at least a year off, and he hasn't decided where he will coach when he returns. Klopp mentioned that he is certain he won't coach any English club in the future because Liverpool holds a significant place in his heart, and he would never want to be an adversary to Liverpool. Upon hearing the news, Liverpool fans were thunderstruck, but many are calling for the club to erect a statue in honor of Klopp because he deserves that recognition. |
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