Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has suggested he may leave the club and retire in the next few years once he has fulfilled his ambitions with the Reds.
The German was picking up the manager of the year award at an event in his homeland when he was asked what the future holds for him. The Reds boss replied he could look to see out his contract at Anfield:
“I hope to continue like this, but in two, three years I don’t know what may happen. Maybe I’ll retire! It doesn’t necessarily mean it will happen, however, but if that were the case, you wouldn’t be surprised.”
Needless to say, supporters on Twitter were disappointed that Klopp may not be staying for longer:
I hope it is not true… After winning EPL and CL trophies this season, he would love to stay longer ? YNWA
— LFC_Tallahassee (@LfcTallahassee) 20 August 2019
All good things must come to an end
— zeth (@ZETHWAROUW) 20 August 2019
— andy higginson (@dafodlfc1) 20 August 2019
If he gets us a league title, he can retire a happy man
— Darren Hallmark (@dazzah76) 20 August 2019
All good things n all that. Means only one thing the return of Gerrard.
— Jason moss (@mossjason44) 20 August 2019
No please not b true
— Jonathan Adamson (@JonathanAdamso3) 20 August 2019
I don't think he will leave till he knows whether or not he can will the league as manager of LFC
— James Sims (@JamesSims1989) 20 August 2019
He’s still young no chance
— Cows in the mud (DepressionSZN) (@bigbensbored) 20 August 2019
Stage set for Gerrard?
— Shiv Shankar Nath (@toby_10) 20 August 2019
He won't leave without winning the premier league! That's for sure.
— MadRed (@Gsh_LFC) 20 August 2019
Klopp would have managed Liverpool for almost seven years when his contract expires in 2022. Considering he managed Mainz and Borussia Dortmund for the same length of time, it appears likely that he’ll do the same with the Reds.
Of course, that will depend on results, but with the success that the club have had under his management, he would be welcome to stay well beyond his current deal.
