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Jurgen Klopp could have taken over at Manchester United(Image: undefined via Getty Images)

Jurgen Klopp could have taken the helm of Manchester United many moons ago if it wasn't for the sage advice of his wife, Ulla Sandrock.

The German mastermind will go down in the annals of history as one of Liverpool's greatest-ever managers, leaving Anfield in 2024 with a Premier League and a Champions League to his name.

Yet he might've been in the United dugout if not for Ulla's intervention, as Phil Thompson revealed an attempt to snatch Klopp for Old Trafford.



The Liverpool legend, speaking to Norway's TV2 in 2019, said: "I interviewed Klopp for Sky, and I asked if he and Liverpool were created for each other.

"He looked at me and asked, 'Why?' Then Klopp told me he could have taken over Manchester United, but his wife said it wasn't right.

I first had to finish the job with Dortmund and then think about other things.

Ulla Sandrock talked Jurgen Klopp away from Manchester United(Image: undefined via Getty Images)

"Maybe that is not smart but that is my way.

As United continue their search for post-Ferguson stability, now under the guidance of Ruben Amorim, they can only wonder what might have been if Klopp had chosen differently.

Jurgen Klopp was reportedly eyed as Sir Alex Ferguson's successor(Image: PA)

After taking over from Erik ten Hag in November, Amorim has struggled to make an impact with his inherited squad in the 2024/25 season, resulting in United's lowest-ever Premier League finish after Sunday's season finale against Aston Villa.

In stark contrast, Liverpool are set to celebrate their second Premier League title since the league's inception in 1992, after their own match against Crystal Palace at Anfield.

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Arne Slot, who took over from Klopp ahead of the 2024/25 season, has orchestrated a sensational debut season with the Reds - clinching the league title with four games to spare back in April following a 5-1 demolition of Tottenham.

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