Key Points
- Jurgen Klopp’s agent Marc Kosicke claimed Manchester United and Chelsea approached the former Liverpool manager after his Anfield departure.
- Manchester United strongly deny making any inquiry to Klopp, either personally or via his agent.
- Klopp left Liverpool in 2024 and now serves as Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull.
- Klopp stated he would never coach another English club besides Liverpool.
Manchester (Liverpool Standard) February 17, 2026 – Manchester United have strongly denied claims by Jurgen Klopp’s agent that the club made an approach to appoint the Liverpool FC legend following his departure from Anfield.
The agent’s revelation has sparked controversy, with United issuing a firm rebuttal through the Press Association. Klopp, who transformed Liverpool over nine years before stepping down in 2024, has been linked to various roles but remains committed to his current position at Red Bull.
Did Jurgen Klopp’s agent reveal approaches from Premier League rivals?
In an interview with Transfermarkt, Marc Kosicke stated that both Manchester United and Chelsea enquired about Klopp after he left Liverpool at the end of the 2023-24 season. Kosicke noted these approaches continued despite Klopp’s public stance against managing another English club.
As reported by Empire of the Kop, Kosicke explained: “Even Chelsea and Manchester United enquired, although Jürgen had clearly stated that he would not coach any other club in England. These enquiries haven’t stopped.” ESPN coverage echoed this claim, attributing it directly to the agent’s comments.
What is Manchester United’s response to the claims?
Manchester United strongly deny having made any approaches to Klopp, either personally or via his agent, according to the Press Association as cited by ESPN. The club has not issued further public comment beyond this denial.
Why did Klopp rule out other English clubs?
Klopp himself affirmed his loyalty to Liverpool in a Diary of a CEO podcast, stating:
“I will never coach a different team in England. So that means if [Klopp returns] it’s Liverpool.”
This position underscores his deep connection to the club after nearly a decade at Anfield.
What is Klopp doing since leaving Liverpool?
Since departing Liverpool, the 58-year-old German has taken up the role of Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull, a position he has held for over a year. He will briefly return to Merseyside as assistant to Sir Kenny Dalglish for a Liverpool Legends match against Borussia Dortmund on March 28.
Kosicke added that Klopp is content in his current role and does not miss day-to-day coaching demands.
