Barcelona President Admires Jurgen Klopp

Joan Laporta has admired Jurgen Klopp for a long time (Instagram/@jlaportooficial).

JAKARTA - Jurgen Klopp still has not shown any signs of where he will dock at the end of this season after leaving Liverpool.

He said he wanted to rest first from the world of football in a few years.

However, a number of clubs were linked to Klopp after he announced his resignation.

One of those who are widely rumored to be proposing to Klopp is Barcelona. Moreover, the Blaugrana is definitely left by Xavi Hernandez who decided to withdraw at the end of this season.

The Sun reported that the rumors were getting stronger, not only about Xavi's departure, but the president of Barcelona, Joan Laporta, has admired Klopp's figure for a long time.

Laporta really admires the German coach for bringing success to Liverpool. According to Barcelona lag president, Klopp also has the ability to control the team's changing room and long-term projects.

The proof is that Klopp has demonstrated his ability to undergo long-term projects with Liverpool. He returned the Reds to the top English and European clubs.

No wonder Laporta sees Klopp as the dream manager for Barcelona. If the 56-year-old coach actually takes over Barcelona, he will face the possibility of playing Liverpool in the Champions League.

However, The Sun said that no steps had been taken by the Blaugrana to realize Klopp's arrival at Camp Nou.

As is known, Jurgen Klopp first came to Anfield in October 2015. However, after about eight and a half years at the Merseyside club, he surprisingly decided to withdraw.

"After the years we've been through together and after all the time we spent together and after all the things we've been through together, respect grew for you, love grew for you, and what I most owe you is the truth, and that's the truth," Klopp said announcing his resignation from Liverpool.

In fact, the former Borussia Dortmund manager told Liverpool leaders about his decision to quit in November 2023.

Liverpool Assistant Manager Pep Lijnders and Peter Krawietz, as well as elite development coach Vitor Matos, also joined Klopp to leave Anfield at the end of this season.