Jurgen Klopp is on Instagram and used his first post to bid an emotional farewell to Liverpool fans.
But he also sent another message to Reds fans before taking a break from football: stay in touch!
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The beloved German manager will oversee his final match as Reds manager on Sunday against Wolves on the final day of the Premier League season – with live commentary on talkSPORT.
In his final press conference on Friday, Klopp insisted it was “business as usual” as he and his players prepared for the match, which is effectively a dead rubber with third place and a return to the Champions League already assured.
But the team and fans will want to give their boss the win and farewell he deserves after a brilliant spell in charge at Anfield, with Klopp himself admitting that “everything around the game will be completely different”.
The 56-year-old has already revealed his emotional week before his final match as Liverpool manager, which included crying over fans’ letters, a barbecue with his players and coaching staff and a night of celebration at Anfield in an indoor stadium. doing housework, with replicas of all the trophies he won during his nine years in the hot seat.
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But he reserved a personal farewell to fans for the very first post on his new Instagram account, which goes by the nickname: “Kloppo”.
In the message titled “Dear Liverpudlians”, the boss said: “We are getting closer to the end.
“On October 8, 2015, we met for the first time properly. I would call it a love story. From the first day, it was an absolutely incredible, incredible moment. I enjoyed it so much.
“I want to thank you so much for all the support you have given us over the years, for all the power you have given us.
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“I always wondered if we felt like we were writing a story together and that’s what it feels like today. It’s a good book, and if we read it in the future, we will have a smile on our faces!
“Leaving this incredible place is difficult but I want to stay in touch with you.
“And even though I’m not a social media person, people have told me that social media helps with that, so here we go, see you soon!”
The video montage includes clips of his famous ‘Normal One’ speech during his welcome as Liverpool manager nine years ago, as well as clips of his celebrations over the years and his iconic punches. post-match address to the Anfield faithful.
He’s largely managed to keep his emotions in check in front of the press so far, but we’re sure to see Kloppo cry on Sunday afternoon as he finally says his goodbyes.
Better stock up on tissues now, Reds fans!
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