Jurgen Klopp Interview: Retirement Nears as Klopp Give Verdict On His Coaching Career

Legendary ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp dropped a bombshell in an interview with The Athletic that he might never return to coaching again. The German manager who led Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund to multiple titles is enjoying a break from coaching and reflected that retirement might not be far away. Let us unravel the details from Jurgen Klopp interview.

What was said in Jurgen Klopp Interview?

About Jurgen Klopp retirement, the veteran coach said, “I've simply enjoyed life. I’ve exercised, spent time with my grandchildren… just normal things, knowing I would work again, but also certain that I don’t want to be a coach anymore.” The 58-year-old insists on enjoying life away from the stressful coaching job.

Jurgen Klopp gave a verdict on his career and was happier with everything he achieved. He added, “If you look at my career, there are plenty of paths more impressive than mine. But I got everything I could have. I lost more Champions League finals than most people even play in. I learned how to lose and keep going, and I don’t hold anything back.”

Klopp further shared how he is enjoying the simpler things in life, like going to weddings, watching films, and spending time with family.

What does this mean for Jurgen Klopp career?

Klopp currently holds the role of “Head of Global Soccer” at the Red Bull Group. After stepping away from Liverpool's managerial post in 2024, he took a break before joining his current role. The manager rose to fame with Mainz for implementing Gegenpressing and won back-to-back league titles with Borussia Dortmund before reviving Liverpool and winning the league and the UEFA Champions League. His man-management is hailed as one of the best in the world because of his role in the development of multiple world-class stars.

After a storied career, he is being tempted to take over as a coach by multiple clubs. Al-Ittihad is one such side hot on his trial. Although Jurgen Klopp retirement from coaching seems the likely outcome for the veteran, the door is still open. He jokingly added, “At 58, if I started again at 65, everyone would say: 'You said you wouldn’t do it anymore! Well, sorry, but I meant it 100% when I said it.”

For now, the prospect of seeing Klopp frantically pacing up and down the touchline in his jump suits looks unlikely.