Jurgen Klopp has confirmed he will return to Liverpool on the final day of this Premier League season, following an invitation from his successor, Arne Slot.
Klopp has not been back to Anfield since leaving at the end of last season. The German manager admitted he had no intention of returning earlier, as he didn’t want to risk jinxing Liverpool’s chances of winning the Premier League.
Under Slot’s leadership, Liverpool has exceeded expectations in his first season in charge. The team is currently 13 points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table and looks set to be crowned champions.
Speaking at a fundraiser in Cape Town this week, Klopp said, “Yes, the plan is [to be in Liverpool], but not on the bus. I will be there with the people I saw on the bus. That’s the idea, to be honest, but we will see. I think I will be there for the last game.”
“I didn’t want to go earlier because I didn’t want to jinx it. If I’m in the stadium for the first time and they lose, ‘oh for goodness’ sake.’ So I’ll go when it’s all decided.
