LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp has signed a new five-year contract keeping him at the club until at least 2024.
The German chief’s assistants Peter Krawietz and Pepijn Lijnders have also penned new deals.
Jurgen Klopp has signed a new contract at Liverpool, running until 2024Credit: AP:Associated Press
Klopp, 52, led Liverpool to the Champions League title in June and has masterminded an eight-point lead as the club chase their first ever Prem crown.
And the former Borussia Dortmund chief called it a “statement of intent” as he aims to bring the glory days back to Anfield.
After signing on the dotted line, Klopp revealed: “For me personally this is a statement of intent, one which is built on my knowledge of what we as a partnership have achieved so far and what is still there for us to achieve.
“When I see the development of the club and the collaborative work that continues to take place, I feel my contribution can only grow.
“People see what happens on the pitch as a measure of our progress and although it is the best measure, it’s not the only measure.
“I have seen the commitment from ownership through to every aspect and function of the club you can think of.
“When the call came in autumn 2015, I felt we were perfect for each other; if anything, now I feel I underestimated that.
“It is only with a total belief that the collaboration remains totally complementary on both sides that I am able to make this commitment to 2024.
“If I didn’t I would not be re-signing.”
Klopp guided Liverpool to the Champions League crown last seasonCredit: Getty
Klopp went on to say he never once dreamed of leaving, with Liverpool arguably the best team in the world on current form.
The Reds boss continued: “This club is in such a good place, I couldn’t contemplate leaving.
“I must also highlight the role of our sporting director, Michael Edwards, in this journey so far.
“His input and collaboration has been just as important as anyone else’s in getting us into a position to compete for the game’s top titles.
“For anyone in football who aspires to compete in an environment where every element of the organisation is at its very best – from the support of the supporters to the vision of the owners – there can be no better place than this.”
Meanwhile, owners Fenway Sports Group released a statement revealing their joy at the news.
It read: “We are absolutely delighted we have been able to reach an agreement with Jürgen – as well as Peter and Pep – on extending their time with the club.
“As we are sure our supporters would agree, it is truly wonderful news and we are all extremely thrilled, not only professionally, but personally too.
“We feel this represents one of the big moments of our stewardship of Liverpool Football Club so far as we believe there is no better manager than Jurgen.
“If Liverpool Football Club were looking to appoint the most outstanding, elite manager for our current status today, Jurgen would be the first choice – no question.
“We believe this deal cements a relationship built on trust and mutual benefit: Jurgen has delivered for LFC and LFC has delivered for Jurgen.”
Klopp signs the new deal with Liverpool heading into the most-crucial portion of their season.
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Having booked their spot in the Champions League last-16 with a 2-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg midweek, the Reds are still on for a trophy-laden season.
Liverpool currently sit eight points clear of Leicester – and 14 ahead of champions Manchester City – in the league.
The club are also still in the running to retain their European crown, are still in the Carabao Cup and will soon kick-off their Club World Cup and FA Cup campaigns.
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