Manchester United and Chelsea both approached Jurgen Klopp to become their manager after he left Liverpool, according to his agent. But his agent says Klopp was subject to interest from two Premier League giants - claims rejected by Man United and Chelsea - and could have had the USA or England jobs if he had wanted. ‘Before joining Red Bull, Jurgen could have coached the USA or England,’ said Klopp’s long-term representative Marc Kosicke in an interview with German website Transfermarkt. ‘Even Chelsea and Manchester United inquired, although Jurgen had clearly stated that he would not coach any other club in England. These enquiries keep coming.’Jurgen Klopp's agent has claimed both Man United and Chelsea approached the German manager after he left Liverpool in 2024‘He’s extremely happy with what he’s achieved,’ added Kosicke.

Source: Daily Mail February 16, 2026 20:12 UTC