Jurgen Klopp sent shockwaves through the world of football in January when he announced his decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season.

The German manager, who was appointed by the club in October 2015, had signed a two-year extension to his contract in April 2022 which was set to keep him at the club until 2026.

However, Klopp has elected to walk away from the Anfield hotseat sooner than had been expected, bringing an end to his hugely successful spell on Merseyside which has seen him guide Liverpool to seven major trophies.

So, as the Klopp farewell tour gets underway, let’s take a look at why one of the most influential figures in the club’s history has decided to call time on his Liverpool journey after almost nine years.