Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has once again shut down talk of a return to the dugout, insisting that his days as a manager are behind him.
The 58-year-old walked away from Anfield at the end of the 2023/24 season, closing the curtain on a glittering nine-year spell that saw him deliver a Premier League title, Champions League glory, domestic cups, and a total of 491 games in charge with an impressive 60.9% win rate. His record made him one of the club’s most successful managers, ranking just behind the legendary names of Paisley, Shankly, and Dalglish.
After taking a short break from football, Klopp resurfaced in January 2025 as Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull, overseeing the network of clubs that includes RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg.
Despite ongoing speculation — including a rumored approach from Saudi side Al-Ittihad — Klopp insists he has no interest in returning to the touchline.
👉 When asked if he missed the thrill of matchdays, Klopp told The Athletic:
> “Not. At. All. I was super happy with the way Liverpool performed. I watched some games, but it was not like, ‘Oh, it’s Saturday!’ I didn’t know when games started. I was just out — playing sports, enjoying life, spending time with the grandkids. I knew I would work again, but not as a coach.”
Although Klopp didn’t rule out a possible change of heart in the distant future, he was clear about where he stands now:
> “That’s what I think. I don’t miss anything. If I started again at 65, people would say, ‘But you said never!’ Er, sorry — I thought 100 percent at the time! But right now, I don’t want to coach anymore.”
His decision to join Red Bull has not been without controversy. Fans of Mainz, where Klopp spent over a decade as player and coach, reacted negatively due to the company’s reputation in German football. Klopp, however, brushed off the criticism:
> “I knew it would come. In Germany, people don’t like Red Bull in football, but that’s fine. Everybody can think what they want. I have to do what I feel is right. By the way, people in Liverpool are actually happy that I’m not managing another team.”
For now, Klopp appears content with his new chapter — far from the sidelines but still deeply involved in the sport.
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