Liverpool could face stiff competition to replace Jurgen Klopp, their director of football has revealed.The Reds manager made a surprise announcement on Friday that he will leave Anfield at the end of the season.
Klopp has been at the helm of Liverpool for the past eight years, returning the club to Europe’s elite and winning six major trophies, including the Champions League and the Premier League. But his shock departure means owners Fenway Sports Group have begun the search for a replacement. Former Liverpool manager Xabi Alonso, current Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen and Brighton’s Roberto De Zervi have been tipped.
According to the Daily Telegraph, she could have several suitors this summer. Ever since Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought a 25% stake in the club, uncertainty surrounding Manchester United director Eric Ten Head has been growing. Sabi announced he would be leaving Barcelona last May and Thomas to Hell will also be leaving Bayern Munich.
Gareth Southgate’s position as England manager could remain uncertain after the European Championships.The director of football, who works with top clubs across Europe, told the paper: “This is going to be a huge summer for managers at the top of their game. Klopp’s announcement is just the beginning.”
Liverpool’s next move will determine the direction of movement, but in any case there will be other moves. There is already much talk of jobs available at United and Bayern Munich, England and Germany are also possibilities, and Paris Saint-Germain are always on the move.”There will be plenty of opportunities for some top managers, but competition for the best jobs will also be fierce.”
