“I know Salzburg are playing the Club World Cup, but do I have to say I love the competition? I don't, I still don't, I think it's useless," he said.
The Flying Dutchman – the infamous supernatural ghost ship from the Pirates of the Caribbean -- daunting if one looks at its reputation, yet relentless in its endeavors in wreaking havoc across the seas.
Speaking at a German Football Coaches Association meeting in Wuerzburg, the former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund mentor said: "I didn't decide to stop on a whim, it was a general decision."
Just 24 hours after Jurgen Klopp's emotional farewell at Anfield, the Premier League club said in a statement that the Dutchman would take up the position of head coach on June 1, subject to a work permit.
Liverpool said in a statement that the Dutchman, 45, would take up the position of head coach on June 1, subject to a work permit.
"A private life must be planned and I didn't plan anything yet because I was here," Klopp said. "Probably Ulla [Sandrock, his wife] will update me where we go but I follow happily."
Jurgen Klopp hailed Liverpool's fans as the "superpower of world football" after his final match as manager ended in a 2-0 win at home to Wolves on an emotional day at Anfield on Sunday.
The German established himself as a Liverpool legend by winning the team's first Premier League title for 30 years in 2020.
"I can confirm that I will become the trainer there next year," Slot told a news conference, according to ESPN. Liverpool have not yet confirmed Klopp's replacement.
Jurgen Klopp said Friday he has experienced the "most intense" week of his life as he prepares to bring down the curtain on his trophy-filled Liverpool reign.
"It seems to be really strange what I did, nobody really understands it, I tried to explain it," Klopp said of his departure announcement
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is confident that the Premier League club is well set up to continue improving once he has handed over the reins to his successor at the end of the season.
Salah had been waiting to come on before Antonio's goal and was involved in an animated conversation with Klopp, appearing to be angry with his manager.
Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday for Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager, British media reported.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told Arne Slot he will be getting the "best job in the world" if the Feyenoord boss succeeds the German at Anfield.
"(Leaders Arsenal and Manchester City) must have a very bad moment," Klopp, who looked completely shattered, said when asked about his team's chances.
The Algemeen Dagblad newspaper said Liverpool made contact with Feyenoord on Wednesday morning.
"Disappointed that we did not go through but not frustrated or angry. Now we can focus on the league and that's what we will do," Klopp told reporters.
Jurgen Klopp was headed for a glorious send-off in his final season at Liverpool just a few weeks ago, but talk of a potential quadruple is now long forgotten as the Reds have come off the rails.
