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Liverpool confirm who will replace Jürgen Klopp

Liverpool have a surprising replacement for Jürgen Klopp.

Jürgen Klopp of Liverpool
© Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesJürgen Klopp of Liverpool

A few weeks ago, Jürgen Klopp surprised the Premier League by announcing that he was leaving his position as coach of Liverpool at the end of the current season. At that time, the Reds were still alive in three competitions.

“I will leave the club at the end of the season. I can understand that it’s a shock for a lot of people in this moment when you hear it for the first time. I’m running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously. I’m absolutely fine now, but I know that I cannot do the job again, again and again.”

Now, Liverpool were surprisingly eliminated by Atalanta in the Europa League quarterfinals, Manchester United knocked them out of the FA Cup and they have no chance to conquer the Premier League. The farewell tour took an unexpected turn.

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In this scenario, the team’s front office analyzed various options to replace the German coach. However, it seems that one name has won the race.

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Jürgen Klopp will leave Liverpool at the end of the season (Getty Images)

Jürgen Klopp will leave Liverpool at the end of the season (Getty Images)

Who will replace Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool?

Arne Slot will replace Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool. He is currently coach of Feyenoord and couldn’t defend the title in Eredivisie as PSV have clinched the trophy. However, the next challenge for him will be at the Premier League.

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“I can confirm that I will become the coach there next year. Until now I was not thinking about this being the buildup to my last match, but that starts coming now. At the beginning of the week you are thinking about training and those kind of things. But the feeling gets stronger now. That is why I’m a little bit late now for this press conference, because I wanted to say goodbye to some people personally and take time for them. More than just shaking hands.”

Furthermore, Fabrizio Romano confirmed the contract was already signed today. “Arne Slot formally signs his contract as new Liverpool head coach today, all documents are in place. The official announcement will follow with Liverpool desired timing. Work permit still pending for some of his staff members and then it will be all sealed.”

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Meanwhile, Klopp has already warned that he will take at least a year off and that, if he returns to the Premier League, he wouldn’t do it for any team other than Liverpool.

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