Jürgen Klopp has stunned Liverpool and the world of football by announcing he is to leave the club at the end of the season. The 56-year-old attributed his shock decision to running out of energy . Klopp has been Liverpool manager since 2015 and is under contract until 2026 but, in an announcement via the club s media channel, revealed he will stand down two years early. Klopp said he had told the owners in November of his intention to leave. I can understand that it s a shock for a lot of people in this moment, when you hear it for the first time,  Klopp said. I love absolutely everything about this club, I love everything about the city, I love everything about our supporters, I love the team, I love the staff. I love everything. But that I still take this decision shows you that I am convinced it is the one I have to take."

• Jürgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager at end of season