Finally. Good Riddance.

Jurgen Klopp has given a clear indication that he will depart the Reds at the end of his current contract.

On his appointment, Klopp signed a six year deal which was due to expire in 2022.

There was much conjecture on what the German would do after that point as throughout his managerial career he has taken a  sabbatical to recharge the batteries before embarking on his next challenge.

But last December he delighted every Liverpool fan throughout the world when he extended his deal to 2024.

Speaking at the time, Klopp said:

“For me personally this is a statement of intent, one which is built on my knowledge of what we as a partnership have achieved so far and what is still there for us to achieve.

“This club is in such a good place, I couldn’t contemplate leaving.”  

The Mirror (via German publication SWR Sport) reports that Klopp has stated when that time will be:

“ Four (more) years in Liverpool.

After that, the Premier and Champions League winning manager says he may “ do nothing for a year" before weighing up his next move.

“In five years the world can look very different again."

But one thing is certain as that is where he will live in his retirement.

“Definitely in Germany after my career. Most likely to Mainz."

Four years is a fair way down the track and the Liverpool squad as a whole will look a fair bit different to what it does now.

While there are a number of variables at play, what is certain is that the manager will aim to leave the squad in the best possible shape he can.

 
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Sit back a tad, leave them have to defend a full half with side show et al and we'll kill them on the break.

It's not that I have a problem with it at all, I think it's great. Even in American sports I love it when the players/coaches tell it like it is with the officials but that kind of shit tends to get them fined over here which is why I said it probably isn't something he should've said with the camera on him. Doesn't seem to be that big of an issue though over there.