Jurgen Klopp dancing to John Barnes rapping makes Liverpool followers ‘smile once more’
Jurgen Klopp was spotted having a whale of a time at Liverpool’s end-of-season bash – throwing shapes alongside Reds icon John Barnes.
The German tactician, 56, unleashed his dance repertoire following an emotional day at Anfield, where he bid farewell to the Kop faithful. The Premier League giants secured a 2-0 victory over Wolves in what was Klopp’s final match at the helm.
But it wasn’t all tears and farewells; Klopp capped off his incredible nine-year stint with the club at a celebratory leaving do. A snippet from the festivities has gone viral on social media, reports the Liverpool Echo.
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It shows the Premier League and Champions League winning manager dancing – with his cap on backwards – as legendary Liverpool midfielder John Barnes sings The Sugarhill Gang classic Rapper’s Delight. The former England winger, 60, is renowned for his skills on the mic, having stolen the show on the classic England hit World in Motion and the Anfield Rap.
“This is the real footage we need to see. We have been sad enough,” joked one Liverpool fan when the video was shared on X, formerly Twitter. Another said: “That’s brought my smile back!” A third fan commented: “This just looks like the best thing ever.”
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Another Reds supporter said: “The amount of relief he must feel now knowing he is stress free and can just live life.” A fifth fan said: “Wouldn’t you just love to go on a drinking session with Klopp be mental craic, that was one of his biggest strengths everyone could relate to him. Klopp The Normal One but very Special One!”
The 56-year-old had previously announced his departure from the managerial post in late January. Post-match, Klopp shared a heartfelt moment with Anfield, receiving a guard of honour from his squad and backroom staff.
The departing Liverpool legend was also honoured with a plaque by the Fenway Sports Group bigwigs including principal owner John W. Henry, who were there to wave him off.
