Jurgen Klopp's Agent Reveals Man Utd and Chelsea Approaches After Liverpool Exit

Jurgen Klopp's agent, Marc Kosicke, has disclosed that both Manchester United and Chelsea approached the former Liverpool manager following his departure from Anfield at the end of the 2023-24 season, despite Klopp's firm stance against coaching another English club.[1][2][3]

Klopp, who enjoyed a trophy-laden nine-year spell at Liverpool, left the club on a high after securing the Premier League title and other major honors. Kosicke, speaking to Transfermarkt, emphasized Klopp's contentment post-Liverpool: "He's extremely happy with what he's achieved. And it's still wonderful to go down in history as one of the few coaches who only managed three clubs and were never fired."[1][2]

Despite the inquiries from United and Chelsea, Klopp remained resolute. "Even Chelsea and Manchester United enquired, although Jurgen had clearly stated that he would not coach any other club in England," Kosicke noted. These approaches were among several, including interest from national teams.[1][2][3]

The United States Soccer Federation considered Klopp before appointing Mauricio Pochettino in September 2024 as Gregg Berhalter's replacement. England and Germany also showed interest; the latter stuck with Julian Nagelsmann post-Euro 2024, while England hired Thomas Tuchel in January 2025 as Gareth Southgate's successor. Tuchel recently extended his contract until Euro 2028.[1][2]

Kosicke hinted at a possible future return to management: "Maybe at some point he'll say he needs to smell the locker room again. But at the moment he's very, very happy in his role." He mentioned Klopp's current involvement with Red Bull, where he coaches in a non-club capacity.[1][2]

Klopp himself reinforced his position in an October interview on the Diary of a CEO podcast: "I said I will never coach a different team in England. So that means if [I return] it's Liverpool." He expressed no longing for the rigors of club management, enjoying his break from press conferences, rainy sidelines, and weekly interviews.[2]

The revelations have sparked discussion, with pundits like Simon Jordan questioning the claims on talkSPORT.[4] Klopp's legacy at Liverpool remains untarnished, positioning him as a selective figure in football's top jobs market.

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