The former Liverpool manager admits a return to manage Liverpool is conceivable.

Jurgen Klopp, who stepped down from Liverpool in 2024, has suggested that rejoining the club remains something that could happen. The 58-year-old, following a hugely successful nine-year spell which brought continental glory and the Reds’ first league title since 1990, has since taken on roles as head of global soccer with the Red Bull group and providing guidance with the German Football League.

Supporters’ Hopes and Klopp’s Candid Remarks

They secured the Premier League in the previous campaign, yet numerous supporters holding him in high esteem would be thrilled by the notion that he may eventually return. Speaking candidly, he shared with his interviewer: “I declared I will never coach any other side within the country. Therefore should it be the Reds...yeah. In theory, it could happen.”

“Being 58, so the choice could be mine down the line, it's uncertain. Do I have to make the decision today? If so, I wouldn't return. But thank God, I don’t have to do that. I'll simply watch what the future brings.”

What Would Lure Him Back?

Questioned regarding the specific conditions would need to occur to draw him back to management, he revealed he feels no immediate pull to such a return. “It's unclear to me, My present work fulfills me,” he stated. “No longing for management; I avoid standing in the rain for two-and-a-half or three hours; I don’t miss going to press conferences four times, three times a week or doing numerous chats a week.

“The locker room isn't missed as a dressing room, yet sharing a meal with the players enjoying conversation, is pleasant. We won a lot of games thus frequently great spirits around the place. I can still hear Van Dijk's laughter vividly recalled as an instance.”

Commending Arne Slot

He commended regarding Arne Slot, praising him for the adjustments that took the title in the previous season. They've been defeated a string of losses in all competitions after a summer spending spree, but he rubbished the suggestion of it representing a decline.

“[Liverpool have] a top-class attacker such as Wirtz, critics will regret if you use the wrong words. An outstanding player. Ekitike, excellent performer. This is a well-built balanced team. You don’t have to worry over the club, things will improve.”

Heartfelt Words for Diogo Jota

He shared movingly about the death of Diogo Jota, a 2020 acquisition in 2020, along with the consequences at the club. The forward was killed in a road accident together with his sibling in July.

“How do you replace a person like him? It goes beyond his footballing ability, it's his character. I struggle to conceive the squad without him in it. Putting it into words is tough about it. It was an incredible shock for the entire squad also. Nobody at Liverpool will ever use it as an excuse yet it's the reality. You walk in a dressing room where he was omnipresent. Dealing with that on a personal level is challenging. Impossible.”