Jurgen Klopp is heading back to Liverpool for the first time since stepping down as manager last year.
His return comes at a time when the club is just days away from possibly lifting their 20th top-flight league title.
The German coach will arrive in the city for the LFC Foundation’s annual Gala Ball on Friday, May 23. The event will take place at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and brings together supporters and club figures to raise money for community projects. Klopp will attend the black-tie event as a guest speaker and honorary ambassador for the Foundation, which he has supported for years.
The timing of Klopp’s visit is drawing plenty of attention. Just two days after the gala, Liverpool will play Crystal Palace at Anfield on the final day of the Premier League season. With only a few games left to play, the club sits 11 points ahead at the top of the table and could wrap up the title even before that match. If not, the home game could be the day they secure the championship in front of a packed Anfield crowd.
Klopp played a huge role in building the team that is now on the verge of glory. During his nine-year stay, he led Liverpool to their first league title in 30 years, a Champions League trophy, and several other honors. His departure in 2024 marked the end of a golden era, but his legacy remains strong among fans and players alike.
Since Klopp’s exit, new manager Arne Slot has made an instant impact. Taking charge of a squad filled with talent and experience, he has pushed the team into title-winning form in his debut season. With Liverpool now needing only 11 points from their final seven matches, the Dutchman is on the brink of writing his own chapter in the club’s long history.
Klopp’s possible presence at Anfield for the final match has sparked excitement. While he has official duties with the Foundation, his return to the city so close to such a big game has raised hopes that he may witness Liverpool’s title triumph in person. Fans are already looking forward to the moment, as it brings together two managers who shaped and are shaping the club’s modern success.
With the countdown to the season’s end in full swing, all eyes are now on Liverpool’s run-in and whether Klopp’s return will coincide with a fresh celebration at Anfield.