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The 2023/24 season ended the German’s era at Liverpool. After nine years with the Reds, Klopp decided to take a rest and bring to an end a beautiful, well-trodden journey with Liverpool.
The German coach enjoyed a beautiful era as Liverpool boss, winning one FIFA Club World Cup, one UEFA Super Cup, the Community Shield, two EFL Cups, one FA Cup, one UEFA Champions League, and one Premier League title. Klopp’s legacy lives on at Liverpool.
The board recently named Arne Slot as his successor. The ex-Feyenoord boss enjoyed success at Feyenoord, lifting the 2022/23 Eredivisie and 2023/24 KNVB Cup.
Liverpool fans would hope the Dutch coach gets things running as soon as possible and creates his era of successes.
With Klopp now enjoying his rest for the upcoming season, MightyTips examines the possible Jurgen Klopp next club.
Jurgen Klopp is German by nationality. It's understandable if he decides to take up the German coaching job out of love for his country.
However, the feeling is that Klopp is still keen to continue with club football. Moreover, Julian Negelsmann is currently the German national team coach who led the dugout in the Euro 2024 before their exit against Spain.
Should Klopp decide to ply his trade next as a national team coach, there is no doubt the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB) will give it some thought.
🎙ï¸Jürgen Klopp:
— Watch LFC (@Watch_LFC) July 21, 2023
"The 🇩🇪 national team job is and would be a great honour - there's no doubt about that. The problem standing in the way is my loyalty. I can't just leave Liverpool now and say I'll take over Germany. It doesn't work. And the enquiry isn’t even there".
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has always admired Jurgen Klopp. The German was previously linked to the Barcelona job when Xavi announced his decision to step down at the end of the 2023/24 season.
Klopp, however, dismissed this by reaffirming that he needed at least a one-year rest from management. The idea of Jurgen Klopp's next team being Barcelona is currently off, as the club has recently hired another German tactician, Hansi Flick.
🚨 ð—•ð—¥ð—˜ð—”ð—žð—œð—¡ð—š: Joan Laporta dreams of making Jürgen Klopp the head coach of Barcelona.
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) January 26, 2024
(Source: @sport) pic.twitter.com/pZD8ZNcctS
There is no denying that Klopp was one of the discussed candidates to take over from Thomas Tuchel when the former Bayern Munich coach announced his decision to step down at the end of the 2023/24 season.
However, with Klopp's decision to take a rest and numerous failed attempts from the Bayern board to get their favourites, the decision was made to bet on a younger coach who can build the team for the long term.
Bayern’s appointment of Vincent Kompany might have come as a shock to many. However, the idea was clear—a younger and more modern coach to build the team. The long-term appointment of Kompany further complicates the idea that Bayern Munich will be Jurgen Klopp's next club.
The last two managers who have won the Bundesliga, NOT for Bayern Munich:
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) April 14, 2024
🆠Jürgen Klopp (2011/12)
🆠Xabi Alonso (2023/24) pic.twitter.com/wHVbAsbt6W
We can't forget what Klopp did as a Dortmund manager in a hurry. Borussia Dortmund was a revelation under coach, as he led the Black and Yellows to two DFL-Supercup wins, one DFB Pokal, and two Bundesliga titles.
While no one knows Jurgen Klopp's next step for now, it surely would be an emotional return should he decide to go back to Dortmund.
However, with Dortmund recently promoting assistant coach Nuri Sahin to the manager position on a 3-year deal, it is almost impossible to think of them going all out for Klopp anytime soon.
Borussia Dortmund fans, classy as always, thanking Jurgen Klopp in his final home game. pic.twitter.com/LgzG9ImY9w
— FootballFunnys (@FootballFunnnys) May 24, 2015
The options at Real Madrid are wide open. Although Carlo Ancelotti is the current manager, Real Madrid could be planning for life after the Italian.
Football News revealed that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez wants Xabi Alonso to take over from Carlo Ancelotti. However, with Jurgen Klopp's option on the table, we might see a change in decision.
Jürgen Klopp has emerged as the first choice of Real Madrid fans to be the successor to Zinedine Zidane as manager. (Source: Daily Express) pic.twitter.com/jQykzKZv4B
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 3, 2018
There is an abundance of news surrounding the England team, particularly during the ongoing Euro 2024 tournament. The criticism of head coach Gareth Southgate is on the rise, with several England legends questioning the coach's tactics and boring football.
The England national team camp currently enjoys some positive atmosphere and celebrations, having made it to the Euro final with victory over the Netherlands.
It's unclear whether winning the Euro would be enough to keep Gareth Southgate as head coach. However, if the English FA decides to remove the 53-year-old from his position, we won't be surprised if they make an attempt to hire Jurgen Klopp.
AC Milan recently appointed Paulo Fonseca as the team's head coach on a three-year contract. While things could change within this timeframe, it further complicates the possibility of Klopp becoming manager.
The idea behind appointing Paulo Fonseca is to start a new chapter of success and get back to Champions League football as soon as possible. If he achieves these goals, Paulo Fonseca could become the long-term leader of the Rossoneri dugout.
While so many have asked the question, What will Jurgen Klopp do next after leaving Liverpool? not many have thought of the idea of becoming the USA national team coach.
This seems like a big shot for the USMNT to price Jurgen Klopp out of club football. Klopp's last contract at Liverpool saw him earn a massive £15 million a year. And to think of the possibility of becoming the new USA national team coach means he would have to take a massive pay cut—something very unlikely for the German.
As it stands, the question of what next for Jurgen Klopp doesn't currently include the idea of coaching the USA national team.
Could Jurgen Klopp's next step lead him to the Manchester United dugout? Well, if this question was asked a few months ago, the answer would have been maybe.
The option of Jurgen Klopp becoming Manchester United manager has cooled off for now, considering the club recently extended Erik Ten Hag’s contract after an end-of-year review of the team's overall season performance.
And to think Manchester United and Liverpool share deep rivalry, it would question the thought of Klopp becoming United manager after his legacy at Liverpool.
We've looked at the possible destinations for Jurgen Klopp after leaving Liverpool based on Jurgen Klopp's next club odds. The Best premier league betting sites reveal a list of odds for football enthusiasts to wager on to test their certainty of where the German would end up next.
Germany National Team – 2/9
Barcelona – 5/2
Bayern Munich – 13/2
Borussia Dortmund – 10/1
Real Madrid – 11/1
England National Team – 14/1
AC Milan – 14/1
USA National Team – 25/1
Man Utd – 200/1
Jurgen Klopp is a top-level coach and any team would want to have him in charge. He might have left Liverpool, but his legacy lives on as one of the club's greatest ever managers.
His professionalism, tactics, and passion for the game have made him a serial winner. We will have to wait to see what next for the German tactician after his one year rest.