Jürgen Klopp has stunned Liverpool and the world of football by announcing he is to leave the club at the end of the season. The 56-year-old attributed his shock decision to “running out of energy”. Klopp has been Liverpool manager since 2015 and is under contract until 2026 but, in an announcement via the club’s media channel, has revealed he will stand down two years early. The players were told by Klopp before training on Friday. The news will come as a devastating blow to Liverpool supporters – who idolise the charismatic German – and also to the squad and the owner, Fenway Sports Group, whose appointment of the former Borussia Dortmund coach transformed the club’s fortunes. Under Klopp Liverpool have won the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Club World Cup. They reached another Carabao Cup final on Wednesday and have a five-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, albeit having played one game more. Jürgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager at end of season ‘There were tears’: Klopp admits decision to leave Liverpool was emotional – live For Bill Shankly in 1974 read Jürgen Klopp in 2024 – but what comes next?