Jurgen Klopp has surprised football fans once again by stepping back into the spotlight. He will not step in as a manager, but as a pundit. Many expected a dramatic return to the dugout. Klopp has revealed that he will join the broadcast team for the 2026 World Cup. His message is : That the itch is back. Although the job has changed.
Klopp : “The grass underneath my feet”
In a video that caused a stir, Klopp spoke about how returning to the stadium environment “tingled” his senses. He said it reminded him of what he loved about management—the fans, the pitch, the tension. But he quickly made clear that he wasn’t going back to coaching.
From rhythm to reflection
Klopp left Liverpool FC at the end of the 2023-24 season. He then had told the media he did not miss the daily pressures of coaching. He accepted a role as Head of Global Soccer at the Red Bull GmbH group. He now adds punditry to his itinerary.
What it means for Liverpool fans
Although Klopp’s return to the pitch area won’t be as a coach, his presence remains connected to Liverpool’s story. Some supporters may feel it signals a possible future return, even if only symbolically. With new manager Arne Slot still in charge, Klopp’s involvement could complicate perceptions of authority and legacy.
Taking to Instagram, Jurgen Klopp has now officially confirmed that he will be returning to the football pitch – but this time as a pundit.
He will be a pundit at MagentaTV (associated with T-Mobile) for the upcoming World Cup 2026 in Mexico, Canada, and the USA. pic.twitter.com/9r1wVrP87I
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) November 14, 2025
Author’s Insight
Here’s the honest truth. Klopp’s announcement is clever. He triggers excitement while clarifying his role has changed. The Liverpool fans are hoping he’ll manage again. This will feel like a tease, but at least is not a feint. He’s repositioning himself. He may be out of the dugout for now. The good thing is that he is not stepping away from the game’s heartbeat. The “tingle” is real. But how it translates into future chapters is still up in the air.
As featured on Walkon.com