- Jurgen Klopp was emotional after fans chanted his name at a farewell event
- After leaving his post, the German boss returned to the city for a final farewell
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Jurgen Klopp burst into tears as Liverpool fans chanted his name at a farewell event in the city on Tuesday evening.
The German boss left his role in charge of the club after their final Premier League match of the season on May 19, but returned to the city for ‘An Evening With Jurgen Klopp’, an event at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena.
Klopp was visibly moved by the tribute from Reds fans as they sang at the event as they said goodbye to the 56-year-old, who left after nine years on the sidelines.
Video footage shared on X showed Klopp overcome with emotion as he took it in the raucous noise of the crowdwho had just watched an emotional montage of his time at Liverpool.
There was a lot of emotion as the German wiped away tears and noted the incredible response he received from the supporters.
Jurgen Klopp was overcome with emotion after a great reception from Liverpool fans
The German boss, who left the club after almost nine years, addressed fans at an arena event
Tickets for the event with Klopp at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool cost £37
He then stood up and put his hand over his heart to acknowledge the support, before giving his famous fist pumps as he often did while celebrating big wins as Liverpool manager.
Comedian John Bishop hosted the exclusive event, which was presented by Liverpool Football Club, with tickets costing £37.
The evening before the event, Klopp flew back to Liverpool in a private jet with his wife Ulla.
As proceedings got underway in the arena on Tuesday, Klopp told the adoring Liverpool faithful that his decision to join the club in 2015 was the second best decision of his life.
“Apart from marrying Ulla, moving to Liverpool was the best decision of my life,” Klopp told the crowd.
The 56-year-old flew to Mallorca with Ulla last week after the end of his commitments at the club – and was due to stay in a luxury five-star hotel in the Balearic Islands. while construction work on their new villa is completed.
Meanwhile, Klopp revealed two weeks ago that his original plans after leaving Liverpool were to take a holiday and go to the Champions League final to watch his former team Borussia Dortmund.
Dortmund will play Real Madrid at Wembley on Saturday.
In January, Klopp announced his intention to leave Liverpool at the end of the 2023/2024 season after almost nine years in charge.
The farewell event at the city’s arena kicked off with a rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone, performed by classical singer Alfie Boe, and also included a performance by The Lightning Seeds.
Klopp claimed joining Liverpool was the second best decision he has ever made in his life
Klopp received rapturous applause from his admirers as he took the stage.
Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold and celebrities Daniel Craig, Trevor Noah, Paddy Pimblett and Will Arnett all sent thank you messages which were also broadcast to the crowd.
