Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, has signed a new two-year contract extension at Anfield.
The German had two years left on his current contract and had previously stated that he would leave at the end of it – but he is now set to stay until at least the summer of 2026.
In addition to Klopp’s new contract, the Reds have confirmed that assistant managers Pep Ljinders and Peter Krawietz have signed new contracts with the Merseyside club. There had been some concern that Ljinders might take over management himself, but those fears have now been allayed.
Mike Gordon, president of the Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which owns Liverpool, flew in for Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final against Villarreal, with one of his main priorities being to discuss a contract extension with Klopp.
Marc Kosicke, the 54-year-agent, old’s was also at Anfield for the first leg on Wednesday night and sat a few seats away from Gordon, and led the talks following positive noises from Klopp’s camp.
Klopp, who has been in charge since 2015, is on track to win an unprecedented quadruple this season after a 2-0 win over Villarreal at Anfield, which puts them in strong contention to reach a third Champions League final in four years.
His team will also face Chelsea in the FA Cup final next month, and they are a point behind Premier League leaders Manchester City with five games remaining after winning the League Cup in February.
In his seven years at the club, the German manager has won five trophies, including the Premier League 2019/20 title and the Champions League in 2019.
The focus of recruitment over the next two summer windows will most likely be on refreshing the squad after key players have already secured long-term contracts renewals.
