May 19th 2024.
As Jurgen Klopp bid an emotional farewell to the Liverpool fans at Anfield, he made sure to leave them with a lasting message of support for the man who will be taking his place as manager. The German, who has been at the helm for an impressive nine years, led the crowd in a chant for new manager Arne Slot, who will be leaving Feyenoord to join the Reds.
It was a poignant day at Anfield as the fans and players said their goodbyes to Klopp, but he wasted no time in urging them to get behind the new manager. With the tune of Opus' "Live Is Life" ringing through the stadium, Klopp suggested that the fans swap his name for Slot's in the chant. "You don't give a damn what I want you to sing," he joked, "but I have an idea. Let's see how the response will be. Arne Slot! Na, na, na, na, na."
As he took to the pitch for his final speech, Klopp couldn't hide his joy and gratitude. "I'm so happy, I can't believe it," he exclaimed. "I'm happy about all of you, the atmosphere, the game, being a part of this family. About us! Today, we celebrated together and it was just incredible. Thank you so much!"
For Klopp, this is not an end, but a new beginning. He sees the potential for growth and success in the young, talented team he leaves behind. "Today, I saw a football team filled with talent, youth, creativity, and desire," he shared. "That's just one part of development, but it's an important one. People have told me that I turned them from doubters into believers, but that's not true. Believing is an active act, you have to do it yourself. I just said you had to, but you did it. That's a big difference."
Klopp also took a moment to appreciate the incredible support of the Liverpool fans. "This club is in a better moment now than it has been in a long time," he acknowledged. "We have a wonderful stadium, a wonderful training center, and you, the superpower of world football. We decide if we are worried or excited, if we believe or don't trust. And today, I am one of you. I will keep believing in you. I will stay a believer, 100%."
As Klopp's last game in charge ended in a routine 2-0 win over Wolves, with Nelson Semedo receiving a red card early on, he reflected on the day and the future of the team. "The match may have been routine, but the support and love from the fans was anything but," he said with a smile. "I have no doubt that Arne Slot will continue the great work we have started here. He has all the tools and support he needs, and I will be watching and believing in him from the sidelines. Thank you, Anfield, for everything."
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