The Liverpool legend is prepared to step in to help Arne Slot land new deals with the trio: Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold
Jürgen Klopp has revealed that he is prepared to take matters into his own hands to ensure that Liverpool extend the contracts of three of their biggest players. After nine years as Liverpool boss, Klopp announced that he would leave the club at the end of the 2023/24 season.
Since leaving Anfield, the German has had some time away from the sport, but accepted the role of Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull in October. – And in his first press conference in the role, he revealed that he is still in close contact with his former club and is willing to use his influence to get the club to extend the contracts of its biggest stars.
As it stands, all three Mohamed Salah, Vigil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold have not extended their deals with Liverpool that expire in the summer.
Liverpool are keen to extend the contracts of all three players, but have not yet agreed on terms with either of them.
And now, Klopp has revealed that while he is happy that he is not directly involved, he can send a text message to the Liverpool trio to convince them to stay at his former club.
“I am so glad that I am not in charge in that situation and have to answer these questions now. So good luck,” the German admitted.
“My point of view? I would like all three to extend. I don’t know, they didn’t tell me. I could text them.”
When asked specifically about Salah, who is enjoying perhaps his best season with the club to date, Klopp had nothing but good things to say.
He added: “I hope he stays. He is Liverpool’s best striker in modern times – and they had many great ones. A fantastic player, a fantastic professional. Absolutely unique. The best ambassador Egypt could have.”
The 57-year-old also revealed that he is in regular contact with several players, as well as current manager Arne Slot, and is pleased to see that his former club is performing so well without him.
“I’m so happy that they’re doing well, I’m in contact with Arne and some players,” Klopp admitted.
“I watch as many games as I can and can, great football even if you don’t support them you should watch. Perhaps the best balanced in the world right now. I’m very, very happy about it.”
