JURGEN KLOPP rejected Manchester United and Chelsea after leaving Liverpool, his agent has claimed.
Klopp, 58, left Anfield in the summer of 2024, when was sacked by and United were exploring replacements for .
Jurgen Klopp turned down Prem sides after leaving LiverpoolCredit: Getty
After leaving Liverpool the German said he could not see himself managing any other English side and that he was burnt out after nearly nine years on Merseyside.
Though his agent, Marc Kosicke, has claimed that did not stop two of Liverpool’s rivals asking the question, while he added that he could have replaced as manager.
Kosicke told Transfermarkt: “Maybe at some point he’ll say he needs to smell the locker room again. But at the moment he’s very, very happy in his role.
“Before joining Red Bull, Jurgen could have coached the USA or England. Probably also Germany, if Julian Nagelsmann hadn’t already been there.
“Even Chelsea and Manchester United inquired, although Jurgen had clearly stated that he would not coach any other club in England. These inquiries keep coming.
“He’s extremely happy with what he’s achieved. And it’s still wonderful to go down in history as one of the few coaches who only managed three clubs and were never fired.”
Chelsea eventually appointed Enzo Maresca, who won the Conference League and last season before being sacked in January.
The Blues are adamant, however, that they did NOT approach Klopp.
After meeting a number of potential candidates, extended Ten Hag’s contract, though the Dutchman was sacked in October of that year.
Klopp managed Mainz and before joining Liverpool and is now Red Bull’s global head of soccer.
He won six trophies during his time at Anfield – the Premier League, , FA Cup and the on two occasions.
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