'I Have People in Liverpool and Also at the Club': Rafa Benitez Makes Massive Jurgen Klopp Exit Claim

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp recently announced that he will be stepping down from his role at the end of the season. Klopp, who was appointed Liverpool manager in 2015, is under contract at the Reds until 2026. Klopp’s announcement came at a time when Liverpool find themselves at the top of the Premier League standings.

The unexpected move surprised many and now former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has shared his views on Klopp’s decision to leave the club at the end of the season. Talking about Klopp’s decision, Benitez stated that he “knows how it has happened.” Benitez also did not forget to praise Klopp for doing a tremendous job at Liverpool.

“I have an advantage, which is that I have people in Liverpool and also people at the club, so more or less, I know how it has happened. I only have positive words about Klopp, because he is my friend and I have a good relationship with him. He [Klopp] has done and is doing an enormous job. Everything I can say about Klopp and Liverpool is positive. I know something else from inside, and it has more merit than being there,” said Benitez who is currently handling managerial duties at Spanish football club Celta Vigo.

“He goes and speaks up, giving the club time to reorganise, which, from another perspective, is also very German, because they do notify in advance, so it is not a shock. Let’s hope Liverpool will do well for now and when another coach comes too. I hope the best for the club,” Benitez added.

Having arrived at Anfield in 2015, Klopp succeeded in winning the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and the League Cup at Liverpool. Overall, the 56-year-old has so far won six trophies at the Merseyside-based outfit. Klopp had agreed to a two-year contract extension in 2022.

Liverpool, under the coaching of Klopp, have had an impressive run so far during this season. They currently claim the top spot in the Premier League standings with 48 points from 21 matches. Liverpool also succeeded in qualifying for the Carabao Cup final and they are still in contention to conquer the Europa League and the FA Cup.