Liverpool co-owner LeBron James speaks out on Jurgen Klopp deciding to quit club
LeBron James has heaped praise on Jurgen Klopp after his surprise announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season.
Klopp is set to walk away from his role after nine years in charge, believing he is no longer the man to take the team forward after stating that he is "running out of energy". He could potentially step away from management for good - and he leaves with NBA superstar James singing his praises.
James, who owns a minority stake in the club having joined Fenway Sports Group (FSG), sent a message thanking the legendary manager. Posting on X, James wrote: "THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING AND MORE!! You are one helluva manager and you’ll never be forgotten and more importantly YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE!! The Reds will miss you!!"
James has been a minority owner of Liverpool since 2011, being seen at a few games over the years, including the 2022 Champions League final in Paris - while mainly supporting the team from afar.
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In an emotional video for the Liverpool website, Klopp rocked the Reds fan when he said: "I can understand that it's a shock for a lot of people in this moment, when you hear it for the first time, but obviously I can explain it – or at least try to explain it.
"I love absolutely everything about this club, I love everything about the city, I love everything about our supporters, I love the team, I love the staff. I love everything. But that I still take this decision shows you that I am convinced it is the one I have to take."
The German boss, 56, was contracted for two further seasons and had admitted he had fully intended to honour that contract before coming to the realisation that he must leave the club.
Jurgen Klopp explained his decision to the media (LFC)Klopp is now set for a year away from the sport, before deciding whether he will continue as a manager or retire to explore other ventures.
The legendary manager assured Liverpool fans that he would never manage in the Premier League ever again, with some believing that he is likely to join the German national team after Euro 2024 - with current boss Julian Nagelsmann only signing a short-term contract while looking to get back into club management.
Former Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso has emerged as a strong favorite to take over from Klopp, after a strong two years with German side Bayer Leverkusen.
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