Jürgen Klopp has suggested that a return to Liverpool in the future is not entirely out of the question.
The German manager left Anfield at the end of the 2023/24 season after nearly nine years in charge, citing exhaustion and a desire to step away from the day-to-day demands of football management.
Since then, Klopp has taken on a new role as Red Bull’s global head of football, choosing to focus on strategic oversight rather than coaching.
Under his successor, Arne Slot, Liverpool enjoyed an impressive first season — capturing the Premier League title and reaching the Carabao Cup final. However, the current campaign has been far more challenging, despite significant investment during the summer transfer window.
The club spent around £400 million on new signings, including a British-record £125 million move for Alexander Isak. Nearly half of that outlay was offset by player sales, but the new recruits have yet to make a major impact.
Liverpool have now suffered four straight defeats in all competitions, most recently a 2-1 loss to Manchester United at Anfield. While Slot is not under immediate pressure, continued poor results could test the patience of the board and fans alike.
Speaking on The Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett — recorded before the defeat to United — Klopp hinted that he could “theoretically” return to Liverpool one day, though he stressed that it is not something he is actively considering.
“I said I would never coach another team in England,” Klopp said. “That means 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 or standing in the rain for hours. I don’t miss three press conferences a week or managing ten injuries at once. Who would?
“I’ve been in dressing rooms more than a thousand times. I don’t miss that environment, though I do miss the people — the laughter, the energy. I still hear Virgil’s laugh sometimes.
“But do I need to decide right now that I’ll never coach again? No. I’ll see what the future brings. For now, I’m happy and focused on what I’m doing — and that’s what matters.
