Jurgen Klopp reflects on management return: I don't miss a thing

Klopp made the decision to resign from his position at Anfield following the conclusion of the 2023/24 season. During his tenure, he guided the Reds to their maiden Premier League victory in 2020 and secured a UEFA Champions League triumph in 2019.

The German coach told an interview with ESPN in July that he was 'done' with management as the 57-year-old effectively announced his retirement from the game.

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As part of his early retirement, Klopp has been spotted at various sporting events including the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, with the pressure reduction clear to see.

He took charge of a farewell game at former club Borussia Dortmund over the weekend as the Bundesliga side said goodbye to former long serving duo Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski.

Jurgen Klopp back in Dortmund managing in a testimonial match for two of his ex-Dortmund players, Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski pic.twitter.com/SYPvBEM6M7

An emotional Klopp said the chance to lead a team at Signal Iduna Park again was a 'dream come true' but confirmed he is not planning a touchline return.

"It's out of the question that I'll stop working altogether, but I don't see myself continuing at the same pace as before", he said at full time.

"I'm still working now, but not as much as I used to. I'm not just doing nothing, but sometimes I am. I don't miss anything!"

Klopp could be coaxed out of retirement further down the line, with the German national team job an option, if Julian Nagelsmann steps down after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.