UPDATE: Jurgen Klopp’s wife Ulla has spoken out about Liverpool while she mulls over her husband’s future plans.
As she considers Jurgen Klopp’s options, Ulla, his wife, has made her thoughts about Liverpool plain.
Ulla Sandrock, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s wife, has planned a number of activities for her husband before he departs Anfield for an extended sabbatical from football.
Ulla Sandrock and Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool
Ulla Sandrock, Jurgen Klopp’s wife, has been extremely supportive of her husband’s time at Liverpool (
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Jurgen Klopp’s intention to step down from his position as Liverpool manager was widely known before his announcement this year, but it hasn’t stopped people from guessing what he’ll do next.
Over the last nine years, the 56-year-old former Borussia Dortmund manager has added his name to Anfield legend by winning the Premier League and the Champions League.
Before he and his wife Ulla Sandrock officially ride off into the sunset this summer, he could even bring another silverware to Merseyside.
Ulla has already planned Klopp’s next move: dance and culinary classes—even though Klopp has always said that he intended to take a long retirement from coaching after leaving Liverpool.
Klopp revealed on Sky Sports News that he has to take a dance lesson and learn how to cook after hearing a few things from Ulla. You warned me not to take a vacation because I’ll be right back to work in four weeks if I do!
I really should get a culinary lesson so I can whip up a quick meal or something. For the first time ever, I want to be completely unprepared for anything comes my way.
After making scrambled eggs during COVID, I completely forgot how to make them. I grew up in the Black Forest with two sisters; the aroma emanating from the kitchen was the sole clue as to its location. In my personal life, I am very useless.
Klopp is set to depart from Liverpool during the summer (
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Ulla had a major impact before and throughout Klopp’s time at Anfield; in 2013, when Manchester United made an approach, she stepped in to prevent a disastrous outcome.
This shocking revelation came from a 2019 interview between Klopp and Phil Thompson, a former Liverpool fan. In that conversation, Klopp said that he had turned down an offer from United because of Ulla.
“When I interviewed Klopp for Sky, I asked him if Liverpool and he were a perfect match,” Thompson recalled. His eyes landed on me as he inquired, “Why?” Later, Klopp informed me that he had the opportunity to take over Manchester United, but his wife had objected, saying it wasn’t right. His wife confirmed it was correct when Liverpool showed up. Something doesn’t add up; it’s like he was tailor-made for Liverpool.
Since Ulla preferred to remain in Liverpool, Klopp made fun of the situation by signing a new contract, calling it being “a good husband” (
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Even more impressive for the Anfield crowd is the fact that Klopp was persuaded to sign a contract extension two years ago by Ulla’s wish to remain with Liverpool.
I have something to announce,” Klopp joked at the moment. Just as before, some people will really enjoy it, while others will really dislike it. Quit watching immediately if you find it unappealing. For the next two years, it’s just me. The most crucial thing is that not only will I, but all of my coaches will too. Why? That is the question now. Simply put, Ulla wants to remain, and what does a decent husband do when his wife expresses her desire to remain? Your stay is confirmed.
There will be no more unexpected contract extensions on this occasion, but Klopp and his wife have left their imprint on Merseyside. In a few weeks, not only will Liverpool’s manager receive a roaring farewell, but so will many others.
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