Jurgen Klopp Hints His Managerial Career Is Ending with ‘retirement’ Comment After Liverpool’s Win

• Jurgen Klopp dropped an interesting ‘retirement’ comment after Liverpool’s latest win
• The gaffer announced earlier in the year that he was leaving Liverpool in the summer
• Klopp outlined his commitment to stay without a job within 12 months of his Anfield exit

Outgoing Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp strongly suggested he may never manage another team after Liverpool with his subtle ‘retirement’ comment on Thursday, March 7.

The German was speaking at the back of Liverpool’s emphatic 5-1 victory over Sparta Praha in the Europa League last 16 first leg in a result that kept their quadruple dreams alive.

A brace from Darwin Nunez and goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Luis Diaz and substitute Dominik Szoboszlai were enough to set Liverpool up for a second leg that will be nothing more than a formality.

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After the game, Jurgen Klopp cut a composed figure as he spoke to journalists about his team’s latest win.

One journalist posed an interesting question to the 56-year-old, asking him whether he saw a Sparta Praha player worth signing in the near future.

In response, Klopp tickled the crowd with his answer, saying, per Fabrizio Romano:

“I retire in the summer. You want me to take him on holiday?”

The term “retire” will likely bring speculation as to whether Klopp will be back in the dugout in future.

What Klopp said about leaving Liverpool

In January, the Liverpool boss gave fans some perspective on his decision to leave Anfield after nearly a decade with the club.

Klopp admitted he was “running out of energy”, adding that he would take at least 12 months out of football management before considering his next move.

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“Whatever will happen in the future I don’t know now, but no club, no country, for the next year,” the gaffer said on January 26, as cited on Liverpool Echo.

What we are certain of is that Klopp will not be managing another Premier League club.

He added: “And no other English club ever, I can promise that. Even if I have nothing to eat that will not happen.”

What next for Liverpool?

Liverpool, who are embroiled in an intense title race, face Manchester City in their next league game on Sunday, March 10.

Darwin Nunez scores long-range goal

Sports Brief also reported on Darwin Nunez’s long-range strike against Sparta Praha.

The Uruguayan continued his remarkable form as he scored Liverpool’s 1000th goal under Klopp.

One of his goals on Thursday evening was a stunning long-range strike that gave the keeper no chance as Liverpool went 2-0 up.