Jurgen Klopp announces plan to leave Liverpool, says ‘no regret’ about decision

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has announced the decision to leave the English side, explaining that he is “convinced” and has “no regrets” about the move to bow out.

The German announced on Friday he would leave Anfield at the end of the season after he joined the Reds from Borussia Dortmund in 2015.

“With all the responsibility you have in this job, you have to be top of your game,” Klopp said.

“I’ve been doing this 24 years now. When you have the career I had it’s almost impossible to start where I did and arrive at Liverpool.

“I always invested everything I had. I realised my resources are not endless and I prefer to pack everything into this season and then have a break or stop or whatever. We’re not young rabbits any more and we don’t jump as high as we did.

“I still think it’s the right thing to do. I don’t take these things lightly. I’m convinced it’s right. I have no regrets but a lot of special memories.”

Klopp’s announcement comes despite his current contract, which runs out in 2026.

He refused to comment on who may likely replace him, saying “So many people work here with only one idea – to find a perfect solution for Liverpool. The last thing they need is advice from the old man walking out of the door,” Klopp said.

“I wish for the future this club the very, very, very best.”

When asked about his next plan, Klopp said, “I have not thought about that, because I have had no time to do that,” he said.

“Whatever will happen in the future I don’t know now, but no club, no country, for the next year, and no other English club ever.

“I can promise that. Even if I have nothing to eat that will not happen.”