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The iconic Reds manager stunned the footballing world in January 2024 when he announced in the middle of the season that he would be stepping down from his role once the campaign ended.

The decision baffled Liverpool fans at the time as the team was deep in contention for Klopp's second Premier League title.

However, they would lose momentum in the final six weeks of the season and ultimately finish third.

Klopp, towards the end of the season, provided further insight into his decision to part ways with a club where he had become a legendary figure, achieving a full sweep of trophies and forming a deep connection with the fans.

He spoke openly about feeling burnt out and struggling to give the job "100 per cent" of his effort after eight-and-a-half years at the helm.

The German tactician, 57, stated that if he remained, the same poor performances suffered at the end of the 2023/24 season would seep into the following term, leading him to make the tough decision to call it quits for both his and Liverpool's sake.

Klopp’s foresight proved correct as his exit paved the way for Arne Slot, the former Feyenoord boss, to take the reins and lead the team to a sensational Premier League title win in his debut season in England, clinching the trophy with four games to spare.

Klopp told Sky Sports before a clash with Tottenham in May last year: "The football hasn't been great the last few weeks, and as a result, you start hearing people say that I look really tired.

I was sure that if I didn't make that decision now, next year it could have been tricky.

He celebrated his departure by dancing at his farewell party and was seen strolling through the city centre, grinning with a drink in hand.

Jurgen Klopp is currently Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer(Image: Getty Images)Article continues below

After a six-month sabbatical to recharge his batteries, the ex-Mainz and Borussia Dortmund manager penned a long-term deal in October to become the 'Global Head of Soccer' at Red Bull.

The role involves the strategic management of Red Bull's global network of clubs, which includes RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, New York Red Bulls, and Red Bull Bragantino.

Klopp opened up about his decision to accept the new challenge by saying: “It was always clear, well, clear to me, that I wouldn’t do anything.
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