Jurgen Klopp's Farewell To The Touching Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp when separating from Livepool (Instagram/@liverpoolfc).

JAKARTA - Jurgen Klopp gave a farewell speech after Liverpool's final week match in the 2023/2024 Premier League on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Anfield Stadium.

The 56-year-old German saw his team beat Wolverhampton 2-0 to close nine years of his sparkling leadership.

After the match, he gave a farewell speech to Anfield's public.

Jurgen Klopp's wife, Ulla, burst into tears as the Liverpool manager bid farewell to Merseyside's club and public.

Previously, in injury time, the camera immediately focused on Ulla. When the match was nearing its end, Ulla was seen wiping tears.

The final whistle sounded, Klopp received a lively applause from his supporters at Anfield.

As respect continued after the match, Ulla was not the only person at Anfield to look touched.

Supporters immediately sang the song You'll Never Walk Alone which made Trent Alexander-Arnold cry.

The 25-year-old full-back just got to know life at Liverpool when he was handled by Klopp. He made his senior debut in 2016.

Not only Arnold, captain Virgil van Dijk was moved after sharing hugs with his manager.

After cheering for The Kop for the last time, Klopp then used the microphone to talk to the audience.

"I was shocked. I thought I was devastated, but I wasn't. I'm very happy with all of you, the atmosphere, the game, being part of this family and about us, how we celebrate today."

"It doesn't feel like it's an end. It feels like a start. Today I saw the football team playing full of talent, youth, creativity and dreams. It's a part of development and that's what you need of course."

"In these few weeks when I got too much attention, I realized a lot of things. People say, I changed them from people who doubted to brave people."

"That's not true, you did it. Nobody told you to stop believing. This club is in a better moment for a long time."

"Thank you. You are the best team in the world. Thank you! We have a beautiful stadium, training center, and you."

"We decide whether we believe it or not. Today I am one of you and I still believe it. I still believe 100 percent."

"Obviously I saw a lot of people crying and I'm going to cry tonight because I'm going to miss people, but the changes are good. Everything will be fine."

"You welcome a new manager like you to welcome me. You did everything from day one. You still believe. You push the team. I'm one of you now. I love you so much."

After the farewell speech, a number of players were interviewed by the media, one of whom was Van Dijk.

He looked nervous when asked for a response regarding Klopp's departure.

"I can't say anything. It's been an emotional day. It's always been a tough day."

"You can't prepare for this situation, these moments. He deserves every love he gets right now," the Liverpool captain told Sky Sports.

Meanwhile, Klopp is now ready to temporarily retire with Ulla at their luxurious new place at Mallorca.

The 3.5 million-pound property has an area of 5,000 square meters and was previously owned by Swiss entrepreneur and artist totaling Knie.

Klopp's manager seat will be occupied by Arne Slot, who previously coached Feyenoord.