Jurgen Klopp reunion hopes raised after Liverpool announcement

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Liverpool Legends will play Borussia Dortmund Legends at Anfield in next year's edition of the LFC Foundation charity matchLiverpool Legends will play Borussia Dortmund Legends at Anfield in next year's edition of the LFC Foundation charity match. The game will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with both clubs having the connection of a past legendary manager and the iconic anthem of You’ll Never Walk Alone.With the two teams meeting, there is obvious potential that Jurgen Klopp could make a return to his old stomping ground, especially as the German is an honorary ambassador of the LFC Foundation.When speaking about his new role with the foundation in 2024, which he continues to hold after ending his trophy-laden time as Liverpool manager, Klopp said: “The LFC Foundation does an incredible job in the community, both in the Liverpool City Region and beyond.READ MORE: Arne Slot gives major Alexander Isak and Alisson Becker Liverpool injury updateREAD MORE: Arne Slot addresses Florian Wirtz best Liverpool role as Steven Gerrard point made“I am really proud to continue my work with them and be named the first ever LFC Foundation honorary ambassador.”Klopp famously managed Dortmund to the Bundesliga title in both the 2010/11 and 2011/12 seasons before moving to Anfield, where he remained nine years.While on Merseyside, the 58-year-old secured Liverpool’s sixth Champions League title and brought home the Premier League after a 30-year wait.The Reds’ last, competitive first-team game against Dortmund, nearly 10 years ago, was the thrilling 2016 Europa League quarter-final second leg when Dejan Lovren’s 90th-minute winner meant Liverpool advanced through after a 5-4 victory on aggregate.This time around the Anfield’s atmosphere might not be quite as intense but it’s always a fun day when legends of the past return to the pitch once more.The 2026 Liverpool Legends squad is yet to be announced but past squads have included the likes of Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and Xabi Alonso.Matt Parish, LFC Foundation chief executive, said: "Our annual legends game is always a special occasion, and we're delighted to be welcoming BVB to Anfield."The support from fans year after year enables us to reach even more people in the Liverpool City Region and abroad, improving health, championing learning and developing employability skills."These games not only celebrate the history of our clubs, and our footballing heroes of days past, but they also have a lasting impact – helping us to continue delivering life-changing work and tackling social inequalities across our communities."Tickets for the charity match are priced at £29.50 for adults, £19.50 for concessions and £9.50 for juniors, and are now on general sale here.Disabled supporters can visit the club's Accessibility Hub for full sale details.Premium packages are available from £59.50 and hospitality is available from £189.

More information is available here or by calling 0151 264 2222.All of the proceeds raised from the 2026 match – presented by AXA, the club's official training partner – will support the work of LFC Foundation and Forever Reds. It will also support BVB Foundation, which plays a vital role in Dortmund and the Ruhr region, supporting numerous social initiatives and projects.Money raised from the game will also help fund LFC Foundation's employability programmes, which support people in the community to find work, gain qualifications and learn new skills through mentoring and training courses.

It will also play a key role in delivering LFC Foundation's ambitious strategy of helping 500,000 people a season by 2030.Nine previous legends matches at Anfield have raised more than £9 million of vital funds, benefiting people across the Liverpool City Region and internationally. During the 2024-25 season, LFC Foundation supported more than 145,000 people through health, learning and employability programmes, its highest number to date.