Confirmed: Jurgen Klopp to Attend Liverpool’s Premier League Trophy Lift | OneFootball

Jurgen Klopp Returns to Anfield as Arne Slot Leads Liverpool into a New Era

Arne Slot has confirmed that Jurgen Klopp will attend Liverpool’s final match of the 2024/25 season, as the Reds prepare to lift the Premier League trophy in front of a jubilant Anfield crowd. For Liverpool supporters, this moment is decades in the making. While the club clinched the title in 2020 under Klopp, celebrations were marred by the pandemic and the absence of fans. This Sunday will be different, with the Kop once again echoing with joy as their team are crowned champions – this time with a full house.

Slot, reflecting on what has been an exceptional debut season in charge, expressed the emotional weight of the occasion:“Proud, special, but I think proud sums [my emotions] up the most, because after working here for a year now, I know even better how hard it is. That’s why I just said it’s the hardest trophy to win.”

Liverpool’s success under Slot has come with a fluid attacking style and tactical discipline, and the Dutchman’s seamless transition has been one of the talking points of the season. But even in this new chapter, the shadow of Klopp’s legacy remains – not as a burden, but as a foundation on which the current triumph has been built.

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Klopp to Attend in Supportive Role

Though no official role in the trophy ceremony has been outlined for Klopp, his presence at Anfield will undoubtedly stir emotions. His return to Merseyside this weekend also includes an appearance at the LFC Foundation’s Gala Ball at the Anglican Cathedral on Friday, fulfilling his duties as an honorary ambassador for the charity. The event will be hosted by comedian John Bishop and journalist Sally Nugent, adding a touch of glamour to an already celebratory few days for the club.

Klopp’s affection for Liverpool runs deep. Even now, his influence endures – not just emotionally, but practically. His son, Marc Klopp, is helping spearhead the creation of a new padel complex at the Liverpool Tennis Centre in Wavertree, as reported by the Liverpool Echo. Marc serves as a director for Padel FC, the successful bidder for the project, continuing the Klopp family’s ties to the city beyond football.

Professionally, the German now serves as ‘head of global soccer’ at Red Bull, overseeing operations at RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg and other clubs under the Red Bull football umbrella. Yet, for all his current responsibilities, Klopp’s bond with Anfield remains unbroken.

Trophy to Be Presented by a Liverpool Legend

Adding another layer of nostalgia and pride to Sunday’s ceremony, former captain Alan Hansen will present the Premier League trophy to current skipper Virgil van Dijk. Hansen, who last lifted the top-flight trophy in front of home fans back in 1990, remains a revered figure on Merseyside.

His return for this special duty links Liverpool’s glorious past with its present renaissance. Hansen will be joined by Mark and Jo McVeigh from the Owen McVeigh Foundation, who will carry the trophy pitchside and place it on the plinth ahead of the official handover. It promises to be a powerful moment – one that symbolises both legacy and renewal.

Slot’s Triumph Marks a Shift in Liverpool’s Footballing Identity

With Arne Slot now leading Liverpool back to domestic supremacy, the conversation is inevitably turning toward what comes next. The Dutchman’s tactical intelligence, calm authority and embrace of the club’s traditions have endeared him to both players and fans alike.

But this weekend is not about what lies ahead. It’s about celebration, memory, and gratitude – to the team that brought the title home, to the fans who waited 35 years to see it in person, and to the man who laid much of the groundwork, Jurgen Klopp. His presence at Anfield will be a fitting tribute to a legacy that continues to echo in every corner of the club.