It’s possible” – Jurgen Klopp drops major hint over potential Liverpool return | OneFootball

Klopp hints at potential Liverpool return despite Red Bull role

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has suggested he would not rule out a future return to Anfield, reigniting discussion among supporters about one of the most successful managerial reigns in the club’s modern history.

Klopp’s Anfield legacy

Klopp spent nine transformative years at Liverpool, overseeing a period that restored the club to both domestic and European prominence. Under his guidance, the Reds lifted the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and two League Cups. They also reached two further Champions League finals, cementing his reputation as one of the most influential managers of his generation.

His departure in the summer of 2024 marked the end of an era. When Klopp stepped away, he stated clearly that he would not manage another English side out of respect for Liverpool. His successor, Arne Slot, carried that momentum into his debut season by guiding the team to another Premier League title — a testament to the foundations Klopp had built.

Current focus on Red Bull project

Since leaving Liverpool, Klopp has taken up a senior executive role as Head of Global Football within the Red Bull group. His responsibilities span clubs such as RB Leipzig, RB Salzburg, and New York Red Bulls. It is a position that allows him to shape footballing philosophy and development structures across multiple continents — a natural progression for a coach known for his attention to detail and strategic approach to the game.

“I love what I do right now,” Klopp said in an appearance on the Diary of a CEO podcast. “I don’t miss coaching. Not in the traditional sense. I don’t miss standing in the rain for hours or facing countless press conferences each week. I enjoy being involved in football from a different angle.”

His remarks reflect a sense of fulfilment in his current role, though he admitted that the pull of management may one day return. “I’ve coached over a thousand games. I don’t need to be in a dressing room all the time. But I’m 58 — that’s not so old. Maybe, in a few years, something will come along. I don’t have to decide that now.”

Future possibilities and fan speculation

It was a brief line, almost an afterthought, that stirred excitement among Liverpool fans. “I said I will never coach a different team in England,” Klopp noted. “So that means if it’s Liverpool, yeah — theoretically, it’s possible.”

That single admission leaves open the smallest of doors for a potential return. While Klopp emphasised his commitment to his current role, his tone carried the familiar sense of warmth and affection for the club he once led with such passion. For many supporters, the idea of a reunion — however improbable — provides a nostalgic comfort.

At the same time, Klopp made clear that any decision would not be imminent. “I’m involved in a project I really love,” he said. “I’m working with great people and clubs across different countries. For now, I want to give that my full focus.”

Legacy beyond results

Even if Klopp never returns to the Liverpool dugout, his influence endures. The footballing identity he helped shape — high-pressing, emotionally charged, and relentlessly driven — remains embedded in the club’s culture. Slot’s early success at Anfield has, in many ways, been an extension of that philosophy.

For Klopp, the future remains open but uncertain. Whether his journey brings him back to Merseyside or keeps him within the global football network he now oversees, his connection to Liverpool remains deeply personal. His comments serve as a reminder that for some bonds in football, time and distance do little to diminish affection.