It will be the end of an era at Liverpool when Jurgen Klopp departs Anfield this summer - and Kop star Mo Salah has revealed how he reacted when he found out his boss would be departing.
The 56-year-old will call time on his tenure in the Liverpool dugout and depart the Anfield club after almost a decade at the Merseyside outfit.
In that time, Klopp rebuilt Liverpool following his arrival in 2015 to win both the Premier League and the Champions League.
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Klopp has also won the FA Cup, two League Cups, the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup in his time there and will leave a huge void when he leaves.
Towards the end of January, it was confirmed Klopp will depart Anfield at the end of the season, pinpointing a lack of energy levels behind his decision.
He said: "I love absolutely everything about this club, I love everything about the city, I love everything about our supporters, I love the team, I love the staff. I love everything. But that I still take this decision shows you that I am convinced it is the one I have to take.
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“It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now.
"I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again."
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, who is currently managing Bayer Leverkusen as he masterminds the German club's attempt at winning the Bundesliga title for the first time, is seen as the favourite to succeed Klopp in the Anfield dugout.
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Salah has been one of, if not the, best signings Klopp has made during his time at Liverpool, alongside the likes of Allison, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk.
And speaking to Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, Salah revealed it was central defender van Dijk who broke the news to him that Klopp would be departing in just a few months time.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Klopp said: "We had a meeting at 10:30 which is weird, I come in and saw his agent and thought he’s renewed his contract!
“And then van Dijk told me he was leaving… I was like: why?!”
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Liverpool have already won the League Cup to ensure Klopp's final campaign at the club will not be trophyless, and the Reds will be aiming to win the Premier League title as the German's swansong on Merseyside.
Topics: Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp, Mohamed Salah