Klopp on job obsession: 'Two weddings in 25 yrs'
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Jürgen Klopp, reflecting on his intense commitment to football management, likened his job obsession to "two weddings in 25 years," highlighting the rarity and dedication his career demands. Klopp spoke candidly about the all-consuming nature of being a top-level football manager and how it significantly shapes personal life, with precious few occasions to step away from the passion and pressure of the job.
Discussing his future after stepping down from Liverpool at the end of the 2023-24 season due to exhaustion, Klopp revealed a measured desire to remain connected to football, albeit in a different capacity, reflecting a shift from daily managerial pressures to new professional challenges. His new role, starting in 2025, as the global head of soccer at Red Bull, will allow him to influence the sport on a broader scale without the relentless grind of frontline coaching.
This perspective underlines the demanding lifestyle behind Klopp’s celebrated success and explains his rare approach to balancing life, work, and his remarkable football career. His metaphor of "two weddings in 25 years" encapsulates the enormous personal sacrifice required for such sustained excellence in football management.