Liverpool fans are buzzing with excitement as former manager Jürgen Klopp is set to return to Anfield next month—possibly just in time to witness the club lift a historic Premier League trophy.
Klopp, who left the Reds last summer after nearly nine trophy-laden years at the helm, has kept a low profile since stepping down. He hasn’t set foot back in Merseyside, instead focusing on his new role as Head of Global Football at Red Bull, which he began in January.
Despite declining invitations from current Liverpool boss Arne Slot throughout the season, Klopp is now confirmed to be returning to the city as a guest speaker at the LFC Foundation’s formal gala on May 23, held at Liverpool Cathedral. The German tactician was appointed honorary club ambassador following his departure—a tribute to his immense contributions both on and off the pitch.
This highly anticipated appearance comes just two days before Liverpool’s final Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace at Anfield, a match where Arne Slot’s side could officially be crowned champions. According to The Athletic, Klopp has been invited to attend the match, and fans are hopeful he will be present for what could be one of the most iconic moments in the club’s modern history.
Speaking about his return, Klopp finally broke his silence, saying: “It will be emotional, no doubt. Liverpool is a part of me, and always will be. If I can be there to see the boys lift the trophy, I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”
His words have fueled speculation that the 57-year-old could make a surprise appearance at Anfield during the trophy celebration, a moment that would be hugely symbolic for the club and its supporters.
The last time Klopp was seen at Anfield was not for football, but rather a Taylor Swift concert he attended with his wife shortly after his final match in charge. Despite opportunities to return, he had turned down invitations from Arne Slot, including for high-profile matches against Manchester City and Real Madrid.
“I don’t mind if Klopp comes,” Slot said back in February. “I invited him—to the City and Real games—but he told me he was busy and somewhere else. Klopp is welcome anytime, at the training ground or the stadium.”
Whether Klopp makes it to Liverpool’s final match or not, his confirmed return to the city—and possible appearance at the Premier League celebration—marks a heartwarming full-circle moment for fans across the globe. For many, the sight of Klopp back at Anfield as the Reds potentially claim domestic glory is a dream reunion in the making.