Key Points
- Liverpool Football Club has installed a bronze sculpture of Jürgen Klopp in a permanent display at the LFC Museum, Anfield.
- The sculpture measures 18 inches in height and was donated by the fans’ union, Spirit of Shankly, as an exact replica of the sculpture they had given to Klopp in 2025.
- It was created by Andy Edwards from Castle Fine Arts Foundry and depicts Klopp donning his signature cap with one hand by his heart and the other raised in a clenched fist.
- This was done 11 years after Klopp took up the management role at Liverpool in October 2015.
- According to the chairman of Spirit of Shankly, Paul Khan and patron, Karen Gill, this was an attempt to acknowledge Klopp’s connection with the club and its fans.
- Liverpool FC says that this move by the club will ensure the former manager’s legacy is preserved for posterity.
Anfield (Liverpool standard) October 09, 2026 — Liverpool has unveiled a bronze statue of former manager Jürgen Klopp inside the LFC Museum at Anfield, where it will remain on permanent display. The supporters’ union Spirit of Shankly donated the 18-inch figure, an exact replica of the statue it gave Klopp as a gesture of thanks for his time at the club.
The unveiling coincides with the 11th anniversary of Klopp’s appointment at Liverpool. He arrived at Anfield in October 2015 and left in 2024 after nearly nine years in charge.
The figure depicts Klopp in a familiar pose: wearing his trademark cap, one hand close to his heart and the other raised in a clenched-fist salute to supporters. Sculptor Andy Edwards of Castle Fine Arts Foundry made the statue. His previous work includes the Bob Paisley statue outside Liverpool’s club store and the Beatles statue on Liverpool’s waterfront.
The museum addition places a fan-donated object within the club’s permanent record of Klopp’s tenure. Liverpool FC says the display is intended to preserve what it calls his era-defining contribution to the club’s history.
What did Spirit of Shankly say about the tribute?
Paul Khan, who chaired Spirit of Shankly when the original statue was commissioned, said Klopp understood the club, the city and its supporters from the beginning. Khan compared some of Klopp’s qualities with those of former Liverpool manager Bill Shankly, citing “honesty, integrity, passion and a born winner”.
Khan also said Liverpool supporters had been “privileged and honoured” to have Klopp as manager. He added that the days and nights associated with Klopp’s time at the club would be remembered and described the statue as a gesture intended for fans visiting the museum.
Karen Gill, Shankly’s granddaughter and a Spirit of Shankly patron, said presenting the statue to the museum was an honour. She noted that Klopp and her grandfather belonged to different eras but shared an understanding of the importance of Liverpool’s people, history and sense of community.
The donation follows the presentation of the original figure to Klopp in 2025. Spirit of Shankly said a small delegation met him when he returned to Liverpool for the final weekend of the 2024–25 season. The group described the original statue as a token of gratitude for his work as manager.
Spirit of Shankly said the sculptor used a photograph of Klopp taken at his final away match in charge, at Villa Park, as a template. The group described the work as a tribute to a figure who had brought renewed confidence and a winning mentality to the city.
What did Klopp achieve during his Liverpool tenure?
Klopp managed Liverpool from October 2015 until his departure in 2024. The club credits his high-intensity style of football with delivering major trophies, including Liverpool’s sixth European Cup, its first FIFA Club World Cup, a Premier League title and domestic cup successes.
Liverpool FC also highlighted his relationship with supporters, saying few managers had connected so deeply with the fan base. The statue’s pose reflects that supporter-facing dimension: its raised fist and hand near the heart are familiar gestures associated with Klopp.
The club presents the museum display as part of its efforts to document his period in charge. It says the statue will keep his contribution visible to visitors and help preserve the history of his time at Liverpool.
The sculpture is a replica rather than a larger outdoor monument. At 18 inches tall, it is a compact bronze work made for display inside the museum. The donor and the club present it as a lasting record of the relationship between Klopp and Liverpool supporters.
Where can visitors see the statue?
Liverpool FC says the statue is on permanent display in the LFC Museum at Anfield. The club notes that the museum is included in Anfield tours and experiences, with booking information available through its stadium-tour service.
The announcement does not specify the statue’s precise position within the museum or provide additional visitor-access arrangements beyond general tour information. Visitors should consult the club’s official museum and tour details for current opening and booking information.
Background: Why was the original statue made?
Spirit of Shankly said it decided to commission a distinctive statue for Klopp after he announced in January 2024 that he would leave at the end of the season. The supporters’ union said sadness and disbelief among fans gave way to appreciation for his role in restoring Liverpool to regular competition for major honours.
The group said the original was made of bronze and stood 18 inches high. It described the presentation as recognition of Klopp’s impact on the club and its supporters, not solely of the trophies won during his tenure.
The new museum copy extends that original fan gesture into a permanent public display at Anfield. Its placement gives museum visitors a physical reminder of Klopp’s time at the club and of the supporters’ role in commissioning the work.
Prediction: What could the display mean for Liverpool visitors?
The permanent display is likely to make Klopp’s tenure more visible to supporters and other visitors exploring Liverpool’s history at Anfield. For fans visiting the museum, the statue offers a tangible way to connect the club’s account of his achievements with the supporter relationship highlighted by Spirit of Shankly and Liverpool FC.
The club says the tribute will help preserve Klopp’s contribution for future generations. Its longer-term significance will depend on how the museum presents the statue alongside other material from his tenure, but the announcement establishes it as a lasting part of the Anfield museum collection.
