Jurgen Klopp says a return to manage Liverpool is conceivable.

Jurgen Klopp, who stepped down from Anfield in 2024, remarked that a future comeback is something that could happen. The 58-year-old, post a game-changing near-decade reign featuring Champions League success and the Premier League crown since 1990, now holds roles overseeing worldwide football for Red Bull and in an advisory capacity with the German Football League.

Fan Sentiment and Klopp’s Candid Remarks

Liverpool won England's top flight last season, yet numerous supporters who revere Klopp would be thrilled by the notion of his potential comeback. During an extensive chat, he shared with his interviewer: “I said I won't manage a different club in England. So that means in case it's my former club...yeah. Theoretically it’s possible.”

“I’m 58, so the choice could be mine later on, I don’t know. Must I choose now? In that case, I'd stay away. Luckily, it's not necessary. I'll wait and observe how things unfold.”

Conditions for a Comeback

Questioned regarding which situations would have to unfold to tempt his return to the touchline, he revealed he feels no immediate pull for a comeback. “I don’t even know exactly, I love what I do right now,” he commented. “No longing for management; I avoid standing in the rain for lengthy sessions; I don’t miss going to interviews multiple times weekly or constant media duties each week.

“I don’t miss the dressing room as a dressing room, however, dining out with the players talking freely, I appreciate that. We won a lot of games meaning regularly great spirits at the club. I can still hear Virgil [Van Dijk’s] laugh vividly recalled as an instance.”

Commending Arne Slot

Klopp was full of praise of the current boss, acknowledging his role for the adjustments that won the league last campaign. They've been defeated four in a row in every contest after a summer spending spree, though he denied the suggestion of it representing the start of a downward turn.

“[Liverpool have] a phenomenal forward in Flo[rian] Wirtz, you will all eat your words if spoken against. He’s an incredible talent. The French striker, excellent performer. This is a well-built balanced team. You don’t have to worry about Liverpool, they will be fine.”

Heartfelt Words for the Late Forward

Klopp also spoke emotionally regarding the passing of Diogo Jota, a player he signed while in charge, and the effect at the club. The forward was killed in a car crash alongside his brother recently.

“Who can fill the void of a person like him? It goes beyond his on-field talent, it's his character. I struggle to conceive the dressing room absent his presence. Putting it into words is tough on this topic. It was an incredible shock for the entire squad too. Not a single person will ever use it for poor performances though it's a fact. Entering the changing area which he filled completely. Handling this on a personal level is challenging. Unbearable.”