FeatureJürgen Klopp's best quotes as Liverpool manager
As Jürgen Klopp's tenure as Liverpool manager comes to a close, we have picked out some of the best quotes throughout his time in the Anfield dugout to celebrate the boss.
From winning the Premier League and Champions League to overcoming a three-goal deficit against Barcelona and everything in between, it's fair to say Klopp's time in charge of the red half of Merseyside has been eventful.
Entertaining, too.
Here, we look back some of his most memorable moments in front of a microphone...
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"A message to those Liverpool supporters? We have to change from doubter to believer – now."
During his first interview as the new Reds manager – October 8, 2015
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"Does anyone in this room think that I can do wonders? I'm a normal guy from the Black Forest. My mother is very proud. I am the Normal One, if you want this!"
At his unveiling press conference – October 9, 2015
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"Usually I have a second [pair] but until now I couldn't find it because it's really difficult to look for glasses without glasses!"
When his glasses were broken after a chaotic 5-4 win at Norwich – January 23, 2016
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"The best word I can say to describe this is: Boom!"
Following a 3-0 win over Manchester City – March 2, 2016
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"I know this is a place for big football moments, [but] we didn't start this story, there were other people. But we know about our responsibility to try to write a few nice stories in football and tonight it was a really nice story."
Reacting to the 4-3 comeback over Borussia Dortmund at Anfield – April 14, 2016
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"We will use this experience together. Then someday everybody will say Basel was a very decisive moment for the wonderful future of Liverpool FC."
After defeat in the Europa League final by Sevilla – May 18, 2016
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"If you had Wikipedia or Google and put in 'European nights' the answer must be: Anfield."
On reaching the 2018 Champions League final - May 21, 2018
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"We know this club is the mix of atmosphere, emotion, desire and football quality. Cut off one and it doesn't work – we know that. I've said it before. If I have to describe this club then it's a big heart and tonight it was obviously like crazy, pounding like crazy. You could hear it and probably feel it all over the world."
After beating Barcelona 4-0 to reach the Champions League final – May 7, 2019
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"Let's talk about six, baby, let's talk about you and me, let's talk about all the good things and all the bad things there may be."
"Where are the drinks?!"
After winning the Champions League in Madrid – June 1, 2019
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"I cannot really describe it because I cried a little bit as well because it's so overwhelming what the people are doing. When you have a direct eye contact and you see how much it means to them, that's touching, to be honest. It's brilliant."
During the parade through the city after winning the Champions League – June 2, 2019
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"Adrian!! Like Rocky!"
His homage to the goalkeeper's impact in lifting the UEFA Super Cup – August 14, 2019
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"I heard from my agent that Liverpool is interested and I felt immediately, 'Oh God', it's like when I met my wife – I saw her and thought, 'OK, I marry her' and it was like that with the club. It felt right from the first moment."
Reflecting on joining Liverpool – February 22, 2020
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"We created our own story and history and didn't try to do what our wonderful dads and grandfathers did with this club."
The day after being confirmed as Premier League champions – June 26, 2020
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"I was never on the Kop before, it was pretty special and I think it makes sense in the moment when the people are not in that we use the Kop to celebrate it with them together in our hearts."
After lifting the Premier League trophy – July 23, 2020
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"It was amazing, very special to win trophies at this football club. Always difficult when it goes to penalties. We have used all the squad, Academy, first team, all chipped in, which makes it really special. It is mad to think it was 10 years [since] we won it. Today was really special, never take for granted playing for this club."
Upon winning the Carabao Cup final – February 27, 2022
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"I couldn't be more proud of my boys, the shift they put in, how hard they fought. It was an incredible game, a nerve-wracking shootout, my nails are gone."
Upon winning the Emirates FA Cup – May 14, 2022
"If people outside don't understand how special this club is, I can't help them. If you want to have a club with real passion, where you can be really involved from the heart as well and not only from other things, then you have to be part of Liverpool."
On missing out on the Premier League title – May 23, 2022
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"This is the best club in the world, [I] don't care what other people think."
During the victory parade in 2022 – May 29, 2022
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"We will not live forever here because at one point we will go back to Germany, whenever that will be, but it was always clear we will stay connected. And this makes it even more because we will take that, we will take care of it, we will take it to everywhere we go because it's just special. For a city we love so much, getting something like this really is big."
On being awarded the Freedom of the City of Liverpool – November 2, 2022
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"If I won everything this season, it wouldn't change my mind. I had to make the decision. I thought it through properly. It's independent of any kind of result this season. The big one is I can see there is a really good basis for this team. That's why it's a good moment to give it to someone else."
On his decision to leave Liverpool – January 26, 2024
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"In more than 20 years it is easily the most special trophy I have ever won. It is absolutely exceptional. Sometimes people ask me if I'm proud of things and it's really tricky, I wish I could feel pride more often. But tonight is an overwhelming feeling.
"I was proud of everyone involved in everything here, I was proud of our people for the way they pushed us, I was proud of the staff for creating this kind of atmosphere where these boys can just do what they are best at. I was proud of our Academy, I was proud of my coaches, I was proud of so many things."
On winning the Carabao Cup a second time – February 25, 2024
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"This is a very, very special club. I didn't make them believe. I reminded them that it helps when you believe. That's what I think. Because what can I say? 'You have to believe'. And they say, 'Yeah, or you just shut up.' That would have been possible as well. But everybody was ready to push the train."
On his impact at the club – May 5, 2024
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"I will miss you like hell."
Ahead of his nine-year Reds reign coming to an end – May 18, 2024
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"I'm one of you now. I love you to bits. On my jumper is 'Thank you Luv' and 'I will never walk alone again'. Thank you for that! You are the best people in the world. Thank you!"
During his post-match Anfield speech following his final game – May 19, 2024
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