Jurgen Klopp is set to become a wanted man the moment he departs Liverpool. The German coach previously shocked the soccer world by declaring that he is leaving the club at the conclusion of the current campaign.
According to the manager, he is “running out of energy” and needs a break from the job.
Klopp has been at the helm of Liverpool since the fall of 2015. He recently helped guide the team to their first English top flight title in 30 years back in 2020. Along with this Premier League title, the German has also collected five other trophies during this period.
This includes a UEFA Champions League triumph over English rivals Tottenham Hotspur in 2019.
Top two UK broadcasters want Reds coach for upcoming Euro 2024 coverage
While other top clubs will almost certainly come calling for Klopp this summer, there is also a broadcasting battle brewing as well. Mail Sport is currently claiming that the BBC and ITV both want to hire the Liverpool boss to commentate at the upcoming European Championship. The 2024 Euros will be played in Klopp’s home country of Germany and are set to start on June 14th.
The tournament comes just over three weeks from the 2024 Europa League Final in Dublin. Liverpool is currently one of the favorites to collect the trophy in Ireland come May. The Reds recently thumped Sparta Prague 5-1 in their first leg fixture in the round of 16 of the competition.
The United Kingdom’s top two broadcasters for the 2024 Euros are apparently desperate to sign Klopp. These media companies believe the German would be perfect for the position due to his captivating personality. Fans would also catch a compelling glimpse of the manager on the other side of the microphone. Klopp has given the media some interesting soundbites during his time on Merseyside with contentious discussions with reporters.
According to the aforementioned news outlet, the BBC has been particularly aggressive in their attempt to sign Klopp….
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-03-09 16:10:17
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