Ulla Klopp, Jurgen Klopp’s wife, burst into tears as her husband’s Liverpool career came to a sad conclusion.
The German, 56, saw his club defeat Wolves 2-0 to conclude a glittering nine-year reign.
7Jurgen Klopp’s wife Ulla could be seen wiping away a tear
7Van Dijk emotional embrace with Klopp after final game of Premier League seasonCredit: Sky Sports
7Van Dijk emotional embrace with Klopp after final game of Premier League seasonCredit: Sky Sports
7Klopp shares a hug with Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: Rex
Alexander-Arnold later shed tears as the crowd sung “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
During the final minute of stoppage time, television coverage featured a live image of Klopp’s wife Ulla.
As the game reached its conclusion, Ulla was seen brushing away a tear.
When the final whistle blew, Klopp received an unbelievable ovation from his loyal Anfield fans.
Ulla wasn’t the only person at Anfield who was visibly moved by the tributes that followed the match.Trent Alexander-Arnold cried as fans sang their hymn, You’ll Never Walk Alone.
The 25-year-old full-back has spent his whole career with Liverpool, having made his senior debut under Klopp in 2016.
Skipper Virgil van Dijk became emotional after having a meaningful hug with his manager.
After cleaning up his office during the week, Klopp’s team won 2-0 thanks to goals from Alexis MacAllister and Jarell Quansah..
Jurgen Klopp’s emotional speech in full
Klopp addressed an appreciative Anfield audience.
“I am surprised. I expected to be in pieces by now, but I am not.
“I’m very thrilled for you guys, the atmosphere, the game, being a part of this family, and how we celebrate this day.
“It does not feel like the end. It just feels like the beginning. Today I witnessed a football game packed of ability, youth, inventiveness, desire, and greed. That is one aspect of progress, and it is obviously necessary.
“In these few weeks of excessive attention, I realized a lot of things. People sаy I converted them from doubts to believers.
“That is not true. You did it. Nobody tells you not to believe. This club is doing better than it has in a long time.
“We have this fantastic stadium and training facility, as well as you, the world’s football superpower. Wow.
“We determine whether we’re concerned or excited. We determine if we believe. We determine whether or not to trust. Today, I am one of you, and I continue to believe. I continue to believe 100%.
“Obviously, I saw a lot of people weep, and I will tonight because I will miss them, but change is wonderful. Everything will be alright because the fundamentals are fully present.
“You greet the new management like you did me. You go all in on the first day. You keep believing. You push the team. I am now one of you. I adore you to bits.
Thank you. You’re the best team in the world. “Thank you!”
7Klopp has been married to Ulla since 2005Credit: Rex
The couple has been together during Klopp’s time at Liverpool.Credit: Rex.
After one final fist pump for the Kop, Klopp walked to the microphone to address the audience.
He said, “I am startled. I expected to be in pieces by now, but I’m not.I’m really thrilled for you guys, the environment, the game, being a part of this family, and how we celebrate this day.
“It does not feel like the end. It just feels like the beginning. Today I witnessed a football game packed of ability, youth, inventiveness, desire, and greed. That is one aspect of progress, and it is obviously necessary.
“In these few weeks of excessive attention, I realized a lot of things. People sаy I converted them from doubts to believers.
“That is not true. You did it. Nobody tells you not to believe. This club is doing better than it has in a long time.
Thank you. You’re the best team in the world. Thank you.
Jurgen Klopp
“We have this fantastic stadium and training facility, as well as you, the world’s football superpower. Wow.
“We determine whether we’re concerned or excited. We determine if we believe. We determine whether or not to trust. Today, I am one of you, and I continue to believe. I continue to believe 100%.
“Obviously, I saw a lot of people weep, and I will tonight because I will miss them, but change is wonderful. Everything will be alright because the fundamentals are fully present.
“You greet the new management like you did me. You go all in on the first day. You keep believing. You push the team. I am now one of you. I adore you to bits.
Thank you. You’re the best team in the world. “Thank you!””
‘I’VE GOT NO WORDS’
Klopp, energetic till the end, then began a shout for his successor, Feyenoord manager Arne Slot.
Van Dijk, 32, then told Sky Sports: “I don’t have any words.
“This has been an emotional day. It was always going to be a difficult afternoon.
“You cannot prepare for these situations or moments. He deserves all of the attention he’s getting right now.”
Klopp, who has become jaded by management, is now preparing for a temporary retirement with Ulla at their opulent new home in Mallorca.
The £3.5 million mansion spans 5,000 square metres and was previously owned by Swiss businessman and artist Rolf Knie.
After today’s Liverpool swansong, Klopp intimated that he may resign from managing completely, and that he will never return to the Premier League.
He stated, “It will definitely be an extended break. It may even be it.”My time in England is absolutely done because I will not be coaching another team here.
“If I manage again, it will not be around the corner.”