Jurgen Klopp Linked With Shock Return to Management as Club Target Ex-Liverpool Boss

Jurgen Klopp has been linked with a shock return to management, with one club reportedly targeting the former Liverpool boss.

Back in the 23/24 season, Klopp shocked the entire football world by announcing his decision to step down as Liverpool boss.

At the time, the German stated that he 'cannot do the job again and again and again and again'.

During his time at Anfield, Klopp led Liverpool to the Premier League, Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup, among other trophies.

After leaving Liverpool, Klopp became the Head of Global Soccer at energy drink company Red Bull.

The 58-year-old has now been linked with a shock return to management.

According to a report from Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad have put Klopp 'at the forefront of their options' as they look to replace Laurent Blanc.

Blanc was sacked by Al Ittihad after their 2-0 defeat against Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr.

A statement read: "Al-Ittihad announces the termination of its contractual relationship with the first team’s head coach, Mr Laurent Blanc and his coaching staff."

Aside from Klopp, it has been suggested that the likes of Xavi Hernandez, Unai Emery, Sergio Conceicao and Luciano Spalletti are also among the candidates to replace Blanc.

Jurgen Klopp has been linked with Al Ittihad. Image: Getty

Back in April, having been linked with Real Madrid and Brazil, Klopp's agent Mark Kosicke stated that the German is 'very happy' at Red Bull.

Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenburg wrote: "[There are] new rumours linking Jürgen Klopp with Real Madrid and Brazil. His top agent, Marc Kosicke, told us for Sky: 'Jürgen is very happy with his new role as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull.'

"Klopp still has no intention of taking on a head coach role next season – not even at Real Madrid or with Brazil."

In May, Klopp was linked with a move to AS Roma, which was again shut down by his agent.

Kosicke told Qatar outlet Winwin Sports: "Reports on Klopp becoming new AS Roma manager are not true."