Away from Anfield, a moment involving Jurgen Klopp is unfolding that’s bound to grab attention—even if just for the reveal video itself. Sharing the news on Instagram, Klopp confirmed he will return to the touchline environment in a new role as a pundit for MagentaTV at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 58-year-old opened the clip with a line sure to catch the eye of Reds fans: “Grass underneath my feet. The heated atmosphere in the stadium. I want to be really close again.”
While it initially seemed like a tease for a managerial return, Klopp quickly clarified the truth. “Many of you have always thought otherwise. But honestly, I never imagined going back to the sideline. I didn’t miss it—at least, that’s what I always thought. But now…it’s tingling again.”
He was quick to reassure fans, however: “Oh? No, not as a manager. I’m becoming a pundit for MagentaTV at the FIFA World Cup 2026.”
A playful exchange with host Johannes B. Kerner added intrigue. When asked about next summer, Klopp responded: “I’m in! How cool is that! See you on June 11 in Mexico!”
While a coaching comeback isn’t on the cards yet, there’s still potential for Klopp to step back into the Anfield orbit. The Liverpool vs. Borussia Dortmund legends match in March 2026 could see him return in some capacity, thanks to his ambassador role with the LFC Foundation. The thought of being back in a dugout at Anfield—against a former club, even for charity—might be part of this new “tingle” he described.
Hints that Klopp’s managerial door isn’t fully closed have surfaced before. Roberto Firmino recently said: “I think he’s going to go back to coaching a club. Whether it’s Liverpool, only he can say.”
Firmino’s comments align seamlessly with Klopp’s new clip and the subtle shift in tone from the German himself. With Arne Slot currently steering the team through a challenging period, Klopp’s re-emergence in football discussions won’t go unnoticed.
Even if a full-time return isn’t imminent, anything that brings Klopp closer to football is bound to command attention from Reds everywhere.
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