Klopp’s intention was to leave Anfield when his most recent contract, which was scheduled to expire in June 2024, expired, and he only noted it in March, saying: “This will be me, thank you very much.” But Klopp has been refreshed this season and, to use an analogy, he has petrol in his tank once again and Fenway Sports Group, the owners of Liverpool, knew this well and were encouraged to make moves to expand the partnership. Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool have confirmed that the German will remain at Anfield until 2026. The 54-year-old signed a two-year extension with his two assistants Pepijn Lijnders (right) and Peter Krawietz (center) Klopp is committed to June 2026 and the importance of the date should not be underestimated. Unless there is an early split, Klopp’s 11-year tenure will make him the longest-serving Anfield manager under Bill Shankly, who was in charge from 1959 to 1974. His influence is no less profound. “There are so many words I could use to describe how I feel about this news; it would be a happy, humble, blessed, privileged and excited beginning,” Klopp said. “Like any healthy relationship, it must always be reciprocal. “You have to be right for each other. The feeling that we were absolutely right for each other is what brought me here in the first place and that is why I have extended it in the past. This is different because of the time we were together. I had to ask myself the question: Is it right for Liverpool to stay longer? Jürgen Klopp signs contract extension with Liverpool until 2026, according to reports Klopp is loved at Anfield, having won the Champions League and the Premier League in Liverpool Klopp finally ends Liverpool’s 30-year wait for the 2020 league title The answer, no doubt, was yes. Mike Gordon, the president of the FSG with whom Klopp has a close relationship, was in Anfield for the first match of the Champions League with Villarreal and saw Liverpool take a step to reach its third final in five years with a decent victory with 2-0. . Also in the crowd was Marc Kosicke, Klopp’s longtime agent, and he and Gordon agreed on the final details of the deal – the financial details are unknown. Klopp is the architect of all that Liverpool has achieved over the last seven years and his influence on the club is enormous. “What Jürgen has said publicly about his future in the past has been reflected in his private words to us,” Gordon told Liverpool’s official website. “It was for the one who had the tendency and the desire to continue. “In this sense, it is clear that he is more energetic than ever.” The Liverpool players discovered the news yesterday, when they reported on their warm-up, and it would undoubtedly have given them a boost in view of Saturday’s demanding trip to Newcastle, when they will continue their effort to win the Premier League again. Klopp’s agent Marc Kosicke (right) was at Anfield for Liverpool’s win over Villarreal FSG president Mike Gordon (right) is said to have played a key role in the talks with Klopp Klopp has signed two contract extensions since he was originally appointed in October 2015. The first – six-year deal – was in June 2016 after a brilliant start, the second in December 2019, six months after he had Liverpool in the sixth European Championship. of Cup success. It has always been his plan to take the baton in 2024 – being in Liverpool for nine years would be his longest time at the club as coach – but the landscape is changing and he is no doubt very excited about what he could achieve this team in the future. There are plans for new additions in the next window, with Liverpool interested in Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, but he knows that he is facing stiff competition from Real Madrid for the 22-year-old. Aberdeen right back Calvin Ramsey is also a watchdog. Klopp is loyal to his staff and his right-hand men Pep Lijnders and Peter Kraweitz have also signed new deals until 2026. Other personalities, such as Vitor Matos and goalkeeping coach John Akhterberg, are also highly regarded. Klopp took over Liverpool in October 2015 and was expected to leave in 2024 Klopp has made some exciting additions to his Liverpool squad, such as the acquisition of Luis Diaz in January. The German has also seen new deals for his coaching staff, including Pep Lijnders (left) There will be a departure to Anfield this summer, with sporting director Michael Edwards leaving and expected to take a break after 11 years at Anfield. He will be replaced by Julian Warda, another man with whom Klopp has a strong bond. With several players signing long-term deals and some exciting additions, most notably Luis Diaz, Liverpool – who are chasing an unprecedented quadruple – want Klopp to continue to oversee what they believe will be an exciting new era. “We have leaders through the club who are fully focused so that we can continue to fight at the highest level,” Klopp said. “When the owners brought the possibility of renewal, I asked myself the question that I thought in public – do I have the energy? “I did not need much to answer.”
