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, has revealed he will stand down two years early. The players were told by Klopp before training on Friday. The news will come as a devastating blow to Liverpool supporters “ who idolise the charismatic German “ and also to the squad and the owner, Fenway Sports Group, whose appointment of the former Borussia Dortmund coach transformed the club s fortunes. Under Klopp Liverpool have won the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Club World Cup. They reached another Carabao Cup final on Wednesday and have a five-point lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, albeit having played one game more.

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