After the current season, Jürgen Klopp will leave his position as manager of Liverpool

Jürgen Klopp, widely regarded as one of the premier managers in global soccer, has declared his intention to depart from his role as Liverpool’s head coach at the conclusion of the ongoing season.

Since his arrival at the English Premier League club in 2015, Klopp has masterminded the team's resurgence from years of disappointment to the zenith of European soccer, notably clinching a UEFA Champions League title and Liverpool’s first league championship in three decades.

His distinctive "heavy metal" brand of football, characterized by its relentless intensity and emphasis on swift counterattacks, revitalized a club that was in dire need of a fresh approach.

The announcement caught Liverpool supporters off guard, many of whom had developed a strong affinity for Klopp during his dynamic and charismatic tenure at the helm.

In explaining his decision to step down, the 56-year-old stated his desire to depart "a little early" rather than "too late," emphasizing that he had informed the club of his intentions back in November after realizing his energy waning during discussions about the upcoming season.

Liverpool also revealed that Klopp's assistant managers, Pepijn Lijnders and Peter Krawietz, along with elite development coach Vitor Matos, will also be departing alongside him.