Jurgen Klopp will continue to serve as an ambassador for the LFC Foundation even after stepping down from his role as manager, reaffirming his deep connection with the club. On Tuesday, Klopp bid farewell to Merseyside, concluding his final days in the area following his departure from Liverpool. The 56-year-old’s departure came under unique circumstances, as he chose to leave rather than being compelled to do so, allowing for an emotional send-off at Anfield and subsequently at the M&S Bank Arena.
During a one-hour Q&A session in front of 11,000 supporters, Klopp reflected on his tenure at the club, discussed his impact on its culture, and reiterated his reasons for departing. While Klopp’s managerial stint has concluded, his ongoing involvement as a club ambassador underscores his enduring bond with Liverpool and its charitable endeavors through the LFC Foundation.
Jurgen Klopp has delivered a heartfelt farewell to Liverpool, marking the occasion with poignant remembrance for the 39 Juventus fans who tragically lost their lives at Heysel Stadium on this same day in 1985.
Klopp said his goodbyes at his farewell event at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Tuesday night, singing his song and giving some final fist pumps!
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“We would love to help if we can,” he explained in a speech that ended in tears for the outgoing manager.
“I got the key to the city, and it means so much more than you might think.
“It is incredible, absolutely incredible, because obviously over the years we learned a lot about each other, but I’m still German.
“I was nine years in England, we don’t do these kinds of things [in Germany], to get the key to the city, I’m not sure in Germany what you have to do for that, but it’s not just coaching the football team.
“It means a lot and it comes with responsibility, and I love to live this responsibility as much as we can.” Klopp’s role as ambassador for the LFC Foundation will undoubtedly lead to appearances at certain events – and perhaps even as part of LFC Legends charity matches.
He intends to enter semi-retirement in the near future, focusing on spending quality time with his family, with no current intention of resuming a managerial role. He reaffirmed his dedication to assisting his successor, Arne Slot, having already engaged in discussions with the incoming head coach regarding the position and its duties.
All proceeds from the event “An Evening With Jurgen Klopp” will be directed to the LFC Foundation, Liverpool Football Club’s official charity, which provides support for various causes in Merseyside and beyond.