The former Liverpool manager says rejoining to lead Liverpool is plausible in theory.
Jurgen Klopp, who departed from Anfield in 2024, remarked that returning someday remains a possibility. Klopp, after a transformative nine-year spell featuring Champions League success and ending the club's long wait in 30 years, now holds positions as head of global soccer with the Red Bull group and in an advisory capacity for the DFL.
Fan Sentiment and His Frank Comments
They secured the league title under Arne Slot, though countless followers holding him in high esteem would embrace the possibility that he might come back one day. In a wide-ranging interview, he told the podcast host: “I said I will never coach any other side on English soil. So that means if then it’s Liverpool...yeah. Theoretically it’s possible.”
“Being 58, which suggests I could make the decision in a few years, who knows. Do I have to make the decision today? Then I will not coach again. Luckily, it's not necessary. I can just see how things unfold.”
Conditions for a Comeback
When asked about the specific conditions would have to unfold to bring him back to management, he confessed he feels no immediate pull to such a return. “I'm not entirely sure, I enjoy my current role,” he stated. “I don’t miss coaching; No desire to be during downpours for two-and-a-half or three hours; I'm glad to skip media briefings multiple times weekly or constant media duties weekly.
“The locker room isn't missed in that context, but sitting in a restaurant with the players having a nice chat, I appreciate that. We won a lot of games so there was often a very good mood in the building. I still have Van Dijk's laughter ringing in my ears as an instance.”
Praise for His Successor
He spoke highly of the current boss, praising him for the adjustments that won the league in the previous season. Liverpool have lost a string of losses in all competitions after a summer spending spree, yet he dismissed the idea of it representing the start of a downward turn.
“[Liverpool have] a phenomenal forward like Florian Wirtz, critics will regret if spoken against. A remarkable prospect. The French striker, incredible player. This is a well-built well-judged squad. You don’t have to worry regarding the Reds, things will improve.”
Emotional Tribute for Diogo Jota
The manager expressed deep feeling regarding the passing of Diogo Jota, a 2020 acquisition during his tenure, and the effect for the team. Jota died tragically in a car crash together with his sibling in July.
“Who can fill the void of such an individual? This isn't just regarding his footballing ability, it’s the guy he was. I can’t imagine the dressing room without him in it. Putting it into words is tough about it. A profound tragedy for the entire squad also. Nobody at Liverpool would cite it as an excuse yet it's the reality. You walk in a dressing room where his spirit remains. Handling this individually is difficult. Unbearable.”
