Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp 'identified' for next manager job

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballJurgen KloppLatest Liverpool news and gossip as former Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly being lined by a club to be their next managerFormer Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is being targeted for a potential return to management. Klopp left the Reds in the summer of 2024 to call time on his time at Anfield after almost nine years on Merseyside.The German won seven major trophies during his time as Liverpool manager, including one Premier League title and one Champions League title.

Klopp has since taken on the role of head of global soccer for the Red Bull group, which covers the group's clubs across the globe, including RB Leipzig and New York Red Bulls.Liverpool chose to replace Klopp with head coach Arne Slot, who has already won one Premier League title since replacing the German in the Anfield dugout. Now, almost 18 months since leaving Merseyside, Klopp is being linked with a return to management.READ MORE: Galatasaray boss makes 'fear' claim and details injury concern for Liverpool - 'Not really that team'READ MORE: Gary Neville sends ominous Premier League title warning to Liverpool after 'clear Arsenal message'Arriyadiyah have reported that Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad have expressed an interest in appointing Klopp as their next manager.

This update comes after the Saudi club announced that Laurent Blanc had left his position as the club's manager, with club captain Hassan Khalifa serving in interim charge until a permanent appointment is made.Klopp has regularly been linked with a return to management ever since he first left Liverpool, but has yet to go back to the dugout since his Anfield exit last summer. Al-Ittihad currently have former Liverpool star Fabinho in their ranks, who himself left the Reds to move to the Saudi Pro League in the summer of 2023.For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc.