Jürgen Klopp originally wanted to leave Liverpool FC at the end of his contract in 2024. But now the German coach extended it!
Jürgen Klopp has extended his contract with Liverpool FC by a further two years until 2026. This is what the magazine “The Athletic” writes first.
The club itself announced the extension on its website and on Twitter. Pepijn Lijnders and Peter Krawietz are also staying. Originally, the former Dortmund champion coach had announced his departure for 2024 after nine years in Liverpool. Klopp in a video: “Some will love it, some not too much: I’m staying for two more years. Not just me, but all my coaches.”
Mike Gordon, President of the American club owner Fenway Sports Group, traveled to the Champions League semi-final first leg against Villarreal (2-0) on Wednesday. The businessman had already negotiated the last contract with Klopp in 2019. Mark Kosicke, the coach’s advisor, was also in the stands during the game against the Spaniards.
Klopp has been the Reds manager since 2015. During this time he has led the club back to the top of Europe. In 2019 he won the Champions League with Liverpool, in 2020 the first championship in 30 years. This year even the historic title four-pack beckons. Liverpool have already won the League Cup, have reached the FA Cup final against Chelsea and coach Thomas Tuchel, and in the Premier League LFC are just a point behind long-time rivals Manchester City.