'The last thing they need is advice from the old man!' – Jurgen Klopp insists he will have no say in Liverpool's next manager after announcing exit

Jurgen Klopp has insisted he will have no say in who Liverpool's next manager will be after announcing his exit.

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• Klopp set to leave Liverpool
• Will leave club after nine years
• Insists that he won't have a say in replacement

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  With the German set to depart the club after nine years at the helm, the hunt for a new manager has begun at Anfield with names like Xabi Alonso, Roberto De Zerbi and Jose Mourinho mentioned. As the hiring of a new manager can be challenging for a club, Klopp has vowed to stay away from the decision-makers as they look to replace him.

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• WHAT KLOPP SAID

  When asked if he would aid the club with a suitable replacement, Klopp said [via BBC]: "So many people work here with only one idea – to find a perfect solution for Liverpool. The last thing they need is advice from the old man walking out of the door. I wish for the future this club the very, very, very best."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Klopp has been touted as one of the greatest managers in the Premier League and the Reds will have a difficult time replacing the stature of the German at the club. During his nine years at the club, Klopp won six major trophies including a Champions League in 2019 and the club's first Premier League since 1990.

• WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

  The club will look at all suitable replacements for Klopp and thanks to the timing of his announcement, they will have a decent amount of time to make their decisions.