The former Liverpool manager says coming back to manage Liverpool is theoretically possible.

Jurgen Klopp, who stepped down from Liverpool in 2024, indicated that a future comeback is something that could happen. Klopp, following a hugely successful nine-season tenure featuring continental glory and the Premier League crown in 30 years, has since taken on positions overseeing worldwide football for Red Bull and providing guidance with the German Football League.

Supporters’ Hopes and His Frank Comments

Liverpool won the Premier League last season, though countless followers holding him in high esteem would embrace the notion of his potential comeback. In a wide-ranging interview, he explained to the podcast host: “I stated I refuse to lead any other side in England. Which implies in case it's my former club...yeah. It's plausible.”

“Being 58, so the choice could be mine in a few years, I don’t know. Is a decision required immediately? In that case, I'd stay away. But thank God, no such pressure exists. I'll simply watch what the future brings.”

What Would Lure Him Back?

Pressed on what circumstances must arise to tempt his return to the touchline, he confessed he was not instantly drawn to such a return. “It's unclear to me, I love what I do right now,” he stated. “I don’t miss coaching; I avoid standing in the rain through long matches; I don’t miss going to media briefings multiple times weekly or having 10-12 interviews each week.

“No nostalgia for the changing area as a dressing room, yet sharing a meal alongside the squad talking freely, that’s nice. We won a lot of games so there was often positive atmosphere in the building. I still have Virgil [Van Dijk’s] laugh in my ear for example.”

Commending Arne Slot

Klopp was full of praise for his successor, acknowledging his role for the adjustments that took the title in the previous season. They've been defeated four in a row in every contest after a summer spending spree, yet he dismissed the idea of it representing the start of a downward turn.

“[Liverpool have] a phenomenal forward such as Wirtz, doubters will be silenced with negative comments. He’s an incredible talent. Ekitike, incredible player. They have a strong balanced team. No need for concern about Liverpool, things will improve.”

Emotional Tribute for the Late Forward

He shared movingly regarding the passing of Jota, a 2020 acquisition during his tenure, and the effect for the team. Jota lost his life in a vehicle collision together with his sibling this past summer.

“How do you replace such an individual? It goes beyond the player himself, it's his character. I can’t imagine the squad absent his presence. I find it difficult to discuss about it. A profound tragedy for his teammates too. Not a single person will ever use it for poor performances yet it's the reality. Being in that space which he filled completely. Coping with it emotionally is difficult. Overwhelming.”