London — German Jurgen Klopp announced on Friday that he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the seasonAfter nearly nine years in office.
Klopp, who arrived at Anfield in October 2015, Winning the Champions League in 2019 returned Liverpool to European glory, and domestic success secured their first league title in 30 years in 2020.In addition to success An FA Cup, a League Cup, a European Super Cup and a Club World Cup.
“I don't have the energy,” Klopp said in an interview with the club's media in which he explained his reasons for leaving. “I don't have a problem, obviously, I know I have to announce it at some point, everything is fine, but I know I can't do this job over and over again.”
Klopp explained that he informed the board of his departure in NovemberAs they began planning for next season, he said to himself, “I don't know if I'll be here next year.”
“I can understand that it's a shock for a lot of people, but I can explain it. I love everything about this club, this city and our fans. I love the team and my coaches. Everything, but I have to make this decision. This is what I have to make. I am sure.
Along with Klopp, his assistants Pepijn Lijnders and Peter Kravitz, who are starting their own careers as coaches, and elite development coach Vitor Matos are leaving the team..
