Jurgen Klopp’s agent claims Chelsea and Manchester United asked about the manager after his Liverpool exit, but both clubs deny contact. For bettors: this reduces short-term likelihood of Klopp returning to the Premier League, so consider longer odds for an immediate England club appointment and pivot to markets on national-team or overseas roles instead.
Klopp, United and Chelsea deny contact claims
Manchester United and Chelsea have publicly rejected assertions from Jurgen Klopp’s agent that they enquired about the German manager in the summer of 2024. The agent said several clubs showed interest after Klopp stepped down from Liverpool, but both Premier League giants say they made no approach.
Agent’s version and club denials
The agent claimed at least four teams expressed interest, and suggested national-team offers from England and the United States were among the options Klopp declined. The same agent recounted that Chelsea and Manchester United had made enquiries, despite Klopp’s stated stance that he would not manage another English club. Both clubs have since issued categorical denials of any contact.
Earlier United pursuit and Klopp’s historic refusals
The story revives memories of an earlier period when Manchester United explored managerial options after Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement. Klopp was approached in the early 2010s while at Borussia Dortmund, at a time when his stock was rising thanks to domestic titles and a Champions League final appearance.
Klopp on loyalty and timing
Klopp has explained in interviews that talks with United were limited and that he could not leave Dortmund mid-project. “We spoke not a lot but, for me, it was a lot. It was a big honour,” he said, adding that leaving during transfer planning and squad-building “doesn’t work” for him. Later meetings with United executives left him unconvinced the club represented the right fit: he described the proposal as “not my project.”
What this means for the managerial market
The denials from two high-profile clubs reduce immediate speculation that Klopp will return to the Premier League as a manager. For clubs and fans, it underlines Klopp’s preference for projects where he has full alignment and long-term control. Clubs seeking high-profile hires may need to look elsewhere or prepare to wait for a more suitable window.
Bets and market movement
Expect shorter-term odds for Klopp to take a Premier League job to lengthen following these denials, while markets for national-team appointments or a move abroad may see increased attention.
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