Little known clause in Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool contract could be activated upon Anfield departure

Jurgen Klopp’s last match as Liverpool’s manager is today, marking an emotional farewell at Anfield, and a unique clause in his contract could come into play upon his departure.

Klopp announced in January that he would leave Liverpool at the season’s end, two years before his contract was set to expire.

Today, Liverpool faces Wolves on the final Premier League day, having secured third place and a Champions League spot for next season. The club’s supporters will undoubtedly have an emotional send-off for one of their greatest managers.

Klopp’s future remains uncertain, but he plans to take at least a year off from football after nearly a decade at Anfield and has confirmed he won’t manage another English team.

Klopp’s final season saw Liverpool win the League Cup against Chelsea, though their Premier League title challenge faltered, and they were eliminated from the FA Cup and Europa League. During his tenure, Klopp has won the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup, two League Cups, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup. Feyenoord’s Arne Slot is set to succeed Klopp as Liverpool’s manager.

Managerial departures are common in football, but what follows for managers is often overlooked. Football’s transient nature requires players, managers, and staff to relocate frequently, unlike many other industries with more permanent bases.

To assist with these transitions, clubs offer support, and it seems Liverpool might help Klopp move after his long stay on Merseyside.

The Independent reported in 2020 that Klopp had an offer from Liverpool to help repatriate him to Germany when he left Anfield. After signing a new deal in 2022, it’s unclear if that clause remained, but it’s likely the 56-year-old will receive assistance as he transitions from Liverpool.