Anfield delivered an emotional tribute to the legendary Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp as he took charge of his final match against Wolves on Sunday.
In what was his 491st and last game at the helm of Liverpool, the Premier League’s closing weekend was marked by heartfelt songs in Klopp’s honour and a thunderous applause when his name was announced post-teams.
The iconic Kop and Sir Kenny Dalglish stands presented a ‘Danke Jurgen’ mosaic, setting the stage for an emotional entrance from the boss to the tune of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, with Klopp visibly moved, at times holding back tears.
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Klopp touched upon his exit in his programme notes, reiterating his belief that he’s leaving the club in top shape.
“The big positive for Liverpool is that no matter who is leaving, the club is still in a very, very good place,” Klopp penned. “This season we aimed for the moon and ended up in the stars which is never too bad and the players and staff who are remaining are top, top class.”
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He added, “Yes, they will have new leadership before too long but this is a club that is ready to take the journey in a new and exciting direction, not one that is ready for the journey to come to an end,” reports the Mirror.
“This is what I have always known Liverpool to be a club of journeys and adventures, some that end with trophies and some that don’t but whatever happens there are always stories and moments that are unforgettable.”
“In my time here we have been blessed with quite a few and it is important that I stress that what we have done has always been underpinned by stable, intelligent and creative ownership.
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Again, I could not be more grateful for this but I am also excited because I know that this will continue going forward and that can only be good news for Liverpool FC.”
“Finally, to the supporters I have only thanks and love. Everything that we have done has been because of you, with you and for you. I have referred many times to the banner on the Kop which says Unity Is Strength and I think this is a belief that we have all lived up to.”
“The important thing now is that it continues so that my successor can have the same benefits of it as I’ve had. After Sunday I will be a supporter too, so hopefully I can play my part in that.”