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Klopp Urges Liverpool Fans: ‘Welcome the New Manager Like You Welcomed Me’

Jurgen Klopp has called on Liverpool fans to embrace his successor with the same fervour that greeted him upon his arrival in 2015. Klopp, who announced his departure in January, confirmed earlier this week that Arne Slot will leave Feyenoord to take the helm at Anfield.

Klopp’s Farewell Message to Anfield

Following his final match in charge, a 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, the 56-year-old addressed the Anfield faithful with a heartfelt message.

“Obviously I saw a lot of people crying and I will tonight too,” Klopp said. “Because I will miss people but change is good. Everything will be fine because the basics are 100 per cent there.

“You welcome the new manager like you welcomed me. You go all in from the first day. You keep believing. You push the team. I’m one of you now. I love you to bits.

“Thank you. You are the best team in the world. Thank you!”

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Klopp’s Legacy at Liverpool

During his tenure, Klopp guided Liverpool to a series of remarkable achievements, including winning the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and two League Cups. Reflecting on his time, Klopp expressed optimism about the club’s future.

“It doesn’t feel like an end,” he said. “It just feels like a start. Today I saw a football team play full of talent, youth, creativity, desire, and greed. That’s one part of development, that’s what you need obviously.

“In these few weeks where I have had too much attention, I realised a lot of things. People say I turned them from doubters into believers. That’s not true. You (Liverpool fans) did it. Nobody tells you to stop believing. This club is in a better moment than a long time.

“We have this wonderful stadium, training centre and you — the superpower of world football. Wow. We decide if we are worried or excited. We decide if we believe. We decide if we trust or don’t trust. Today I am one of you and I keep believing. I stay believing 100 per cent.”

Final Victory and Season Overview

The final match saw goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Jarell Quansah secure a victory for Liverpool, who finished third in the Premier League, nine points behind Manchester City, who claimed their fourth consecutive title.

Klopp’s journey with Liverpool began in October 2015 when he replaced Brendan Rodgers. The team finished eighth in the 2015-16 Premier League season and were runners-up in the Europa League, losing 3-1 to Sevilla. Klopp then led Liverpool to consecutive fourth-place finishes, reaching the Champions League final in 2017-18 but losing to Real Madrid. The following season, Liverpool finished second in the Premier League and won their sixth Champions League title by defeating Tottenham Hotspur.

The pinnacle of Klopp’s domestic success came in the 2019-20 season when Liverpool won their first Premier League title in 30 years.

Arne Slot’s Upcoming Challenge

Arne Slot, who steered Feyenoord to a second-place finish in the Eredivisie this season, faces the daunting task of succeeding Klopp. However, Klopp is confident about the potential of the current squad.

“If I carry on, these guys and others will say ‘he’s been there too long.’ You have to be the spark,” he told Sky Sports. “I love the squad. There is so much potential. They will make changes here and there.

“I’m sure you will all agree there does not need an overhaul. We finished third. We were ahead of schedule. It’s a statement in this strong league and I’m absolutely fine with that.”

As Klopp bids farewell, his legacy at Liverpool is cemented by the transformative journey he led, turning the club into one of the most formidable forces in world football. The challenge now lies with Slot to build on this foundation and steer Liverpool to new heights.