There are rumors and reports that Liverpool has already signed former Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers led his club to a draw against Everton at the Merseyside Derby on Sunday. Then he found himself without a job shortly there after, the club announcing they parted ways.
In the statement, Liverpool said: “The search for a new manager is underway and we hope to make an appointment in a decisive and timely manner.”
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It looks like that search was incredibly decisive and timely with reports that Liverpool hired former Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp on Sunday.
According to Bosnian news outlet Pravdabl, Klopp and Liverpool have agreed to a three-year deal already. Klopp has said he would consider the Liverpool job and that he was ready to take it if the club came with the right offer.
Fed up with Rodgers and desperate for a replacement, Liverpool was probably willing to give Klopp any offer he wants.
The timing is interesting though, with the report seemingly coming before the Merseyside Derby came to an end. Makes you wonder what Liverpool would’ve done had Rodgers led the club to an incredible win over Everton.
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Now, are these reports valid? Who knows. Credible sources like TalkSports and Metro seem to be running with it however. The report seems to be originating from Bosnian coach Zeljko Buvac, who will join Klopp at Liverpool as an assitant.
Given that the reports came before Rodgers was fired, and Rodgers has since been fired, that seems to add some validity to it.
There are conflicting reports though.
LFC have not (yet?) contacted Jürgen Klopp, I understand.
— Raphael Honigstein💙 (@honigstein) October 4, 2015
Am told, by my Germann source, that Klopp will be the next manager of Liverpool Footbal Club. #LFC
— Jan Aage Fjørtoft 🏳️🌈 🇳🇴 💛💙 (@JanAageFjortoft) October 4, 2015
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