**Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ittihad are interested in making former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp their next head coach, according to [Ben Jacobs](https://x.com/JacobsBen/status/2060326940188323844?s=20).**
However, those close to the situation believe a deal would be extremely difficult to complete, especially as Klopp has not managed a club since leaving Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season.
His departure brought an end to one of the most successful periods in Liverpool history.
During his time at Anfield, Klopp guided Liverpool to their first Premier League title and their 19th top-flight title, bringing an end to their 30-year wait for the English holy grail.
Under his leadership, Liverpool also lifted the Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup, League Cup and several other major trophies.
His success at Liverpool cemented his reputation as one of the elite managers in Premier League history.
Since stepping away from coaching, Klopp has taken on a new role as Global Head of Soccer for Red Bull, overseeing football operations across the company’s network of clubs.
Despite taking up that role, Klopp has still been repeatedly linked with a return to management.
[There were rumours circulating about a potential move to Real Madrid](https://footballtoday.com/2026/04/16/real-madrid-want-klopp-or-pochettino-to-take-the-reins/), which has resurfaced since businessman Enrique Riquelme decided to rival Florentino Perez for the club presidency.
Al-Ittihad are the latest club looking to tempt Klopp back to the touchline. The Saudi club is currently searching for a new manager following the departure of Francisco Conceicao.
While Klopp is viewed internally as the ideal candidate, there is widespread recognition that convincing him to leave his current role would be a huge challenge.
Financial considerations are also believed to complicate any potential move.
According to Jacobs, Al-Ittihad are aware that they can’t provide the level of financial support needed to bring in Klopp and will need the backing of the ministry to pull it off.
Despite the speculation, club sources have reportedly played down suggestions that negotiations are at an advanced stage.
Klopp’s agent, Marc Kosicke, has also moved quickly to dismiss the rumours, claiming that there is “no possibility” of Klopp managing Al-Ittihad this year.