Jürgen Klopp has acknowledged that he hasn’t entirely dismissed the possibility of returning to Liverpool in some capacity in the future.
The German manager left Anfield at the end of the 2023/24 season after nearly nine years in charge, citing that he was “running out of energy” and had no immediate plans to return to coaching.
Since then, Klopp has taken on the role of Red Bull’s global head of football, deliberately staying away from another managerial position.
Under new manager Arne Slot, Liverpool won the Premier League last season and reached the Carabao Cup final, but this season has been tougher despite significant investment.
The club spent around £400 million on new signings, including a British-record £125 million deal for Alexander Isak, though nearly half of that was offset by player sales. Many of the new arrivals, however, have struggled to make a significant impact.
Liverpool have now lost four consecutive matches across all competitions, including a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday. While Slot’s job is not currently at risk, continued poor results could change that.
Speaking on The Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett (recorded before the Manchester United loss), Klopp suggested he could “theoretically” return to Liverpool in the future, though he stressed it’s unlikely anytime soon.
“I said I would never coach another team in England,” Klopp said. “So if it’s Liverpool, then yes — theoretically. But I don’t know what it would take. I love what I’m doing right now.
“I don’t miss coaching players, standing in the rain for hours, or doing three press conferences a week. I don’t miss dealing with 10 or 12 injuries at once. Who would?
“I’ve been in dressing rooms over a thousand times. I don’t miss that environment, though I do miss the people sometimes — chatting, laughing. I still hear Virgil’s laugh in my head.
“But do I have to decide now that I’ll never coach again? Thankfully, no. I’ll just see what the future brings. For now, I’m happy and fully focused on what I do — and that’s what matters.”
