The former Liverpool LFC boss is back in the city for the Legends game between the Reds and Borussia Dortmund
Jurgen Klopp is back in the city as part of his ambassadorial role with the LFC Foundation
Jurgen Klopp is back in the city as part of his ambassadorial role with the LFC Foundation(Image: PA)
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Liverpool FC legend has issued a message as he returned to the city. The former manager is back in Merseyside for the game between the Reds legends against Borussia Dortmund legends.
Klopp is an ambassador for the LFC Foundation and will be joined by Sir Kenny Dalglish as they lead out a team of LFC legends. Former stars such as Steven Gerrard, Peter Crouch and Natasha Dowie are part of the line-up. Funds raised from the event will go to support the work of the LFC Foundation. Klopp has shared a message on his Instagram profiles to reveal he has landed back in the country for the game between two of his former clubs.
The iconic German was travelling from Manchester airport back to Merseyside and he aimed a playful joke at our rivals down the M62. He said: "Hi guys, we are back. From Manchester to Liverpool. My favourite direction actually.
"I'm looking forward to the next three days with the highlight being the Legends game between Liverpool and Dortmund, my two former clubs.
"I can't wait to see a lot of friends. I can't wait to meet you all, to be honest. It feels like ages ago but it wasn't even a year ago that I was here. I'm so surprised the weather is OK.
"A lot of wonderful things are coming up,. The foundation and football, seeing the AXA and Anfield. I can't wait. Hope you're good and see you soon."
The Liverpool FC legends game will kick off at Anfield at 3pm on Saturday. Other Reds legends taking part in include Thiago Alcantara, Sami Hyypia and Pepe Reina.
Klopp established himself as a Liverpool legend during his spell as Reds manager from 2015 - 2024. The 58-year-old transformed the club's fortunes and restored the club back to the European elite winning the Premier League and Champions League.
He stepped down after 23/24 season as he said he had "ran out of energy". Upon his exit, he penned an open letter to the ECHO praising his unbreakable bond with the city of Liverpool.
He said: "Dear Echo reader, Before I came to Liverpool I had never written a letter to a newspaper in my life. Now I am writing my second letter to the Liverpool Echo which probably tells you a few things.
"The first is I am probably now at 'that age'. The second is that this is a newspaper that plays a big role in this city. The third is that it is a great way for me to speak to as many people who live here as possible.
"The most important reason, though, is that it is time for me to say Goodbye. I know that this is no longer news but it is important that I say it to you.
"For me, Liverpool is the city of open arms. A place that welcomes you like a son and does not care where you come from. It just wants you to be part of it and I could not be prouder that you allowed me to have that incredible privilege.
"A city that gives this kind of welcome deserves at the very least a proper farewell. There is so much I could say right now and there are so many special moments I could talk about. On and off the pitch we have created memories between us that will live with me for ever.
"But when I think of this city and its wonderful people, the biggest lesson I will take with me is that giving up is definitely not in the Scouse dictionary. If you are from here, the chances are that you are not just ready to fight, you actually want to fight. Not only that, the way you stand together, in all kinds of circumstances, means that even when the odds are against you it is still possible to win.
"I love this more than I could ever say. This is why one of my proudest moments was being given the freedom of Liverpool. To receive that honour on a night when the leaders of the city spoke of me, a boy from the Black Forest, as if I was one of their own is one of the greatest privileges of my life.
"The same goes for the homecoming parades. Wow. Sharing moments of success with the people could only ever be special no matter what club you are at but the way that Liverpool does it takes it to a whole new level. That is even like this the day after a big disappointment – as happened in 2022 – makes it even more extraordinary.
"On top of this, I have loved that this is a city of football. No matter where you go in Liverpool and no matter who you speak to, the people want to talk about football. Not just chat either. Every single word comes with a passion and a love for the game.
"Of course, I am of the Red side and always will be now but I know from experience that the same is absolutely true of the Blue side. Living close to the River Mersey clearly has this effect on people.
"Tomorrow will be the last time that I manage Liverpool FC and it will be an occasion when we will once again look to do our supporters proud but it will also be an opportunity to remember the times that we have had together.
"For me, all of those memories will come with love and with thanks for the time I have had here. Liverpool is a city that we lived in and worked in but it is also a place that we fell in love with. We owe it so much.
"All that remains for me now is to wish all of you the very best for the future. Liverpool deserves that. YOU deserve that. Thank you. Thank you for everything. Thank you Luv."