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Jurgen Klopp says he rejected Germany’s approach in 2023 because he couldn’t walk away from Liverpool after a disappointing season.

The Reds failed to qualify for the Champions League in 2022/23, and Klopp said he couldn’t just walk away.

“The season before that(final one) didn’t go so well for Liverpool, and Germany was looking for a new coach.



I couldn’t leave Liverpool like that.

We managed to do that.”

He knew his exit was coming, but felt announcing it early was right:

“You talk about a perfect handover, but some say Liverpool might have become champions if we’d made it public later.

But for me, it felt right.”

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Even after stepping down, Klopp remains closely connected with the people and club he left behind.

“The contact is very good — some players write from time to time or send photos from holidays.

He’s an outstanding player who can give any club something great.”

Now working as Red Bull’s Global Head of Football, Klopp says he has no desire to return to the dugout.

For me, it’s about the people around me — and a meaningful task.”

In the end, that’s how he remembers it: “The time in Liverpool was wonderful, but it’s over.