Jurgen Klopp's agent reveals Chelsea and Man Utd approaches after Liverpool exit
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Jurgen Klopp's Agent Reveals Chelsea and Man Utd Approaches After Liverpool Exit
Jurgen Klopp's agent, Marc Kosicke, has revealed the extent of interest in the former Liverpool manager following his departure from Anfield in May 2024. Both Manchester United and Chelsea made formal approaches to Klopp after he stepped down from his nine-year tenure at Liverpool.
Despite the high-profile interest from two Premier League giants, Klopp turned down both approaches. The 58-year-old instead opted to take up a role as Red Bull's Head of Global Football in January 2025, moving into an executive position rather than returning to direct management.
Kosicke emphasized that his client is content in his current role and doesn't foresee an immediate return to management. "At the moment, I don't see that happening, because he's very happy with his new role and in this environment," the agent stated, noting that Klopp has undergone a professional evolution from being primarily a coach to taking on broader management responsibilities.
The agent also revealed the broader historical context of interest in Klopp from elite European clubs. Bayern Munich made two serious attempts to sign him—once in 2008 when Uli Hoeness championed his candidacy, and again in 2019 following Niko Kovac's dismissal while Klopp was still at Liverpool. Neither materialized, as Klopp remained committed to his Anfield project until deciding to depart last year.
Despite stepping away from active management, Klopp continues to be linked with major managerial vacancies across Europe, including speculation about a potential move to Real Madrid.