Shock denial: Man. United, Chelsea slam Klopp Agent’s explosive claims

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Chelsea and Manchester United have firmly denied any contact with Jurgen Klopp’s agent, directly contradicting recent claims from the German manager’s representative.

Reliable transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reported the development, stating that both Premier League giants rejected suggestions of outreach following Klopp’s departure from Liverpool in the summer of 2024.

The denials come after Klopp’s longtime advisor and agent, Marc Kosicke, told Transfermarkt in an exclusive interview that clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester United, had made enquiries about the former Liverpool boss despite his public stance against managing another English club.

Kosicke emphasized that Klopp had clearly stated he would not return to coaching in England, yet “these enquiries keep coming.”

He revealed that Klopp turned down opportunities in the United States, England (national team), and potentially Germany (if Julian Nagelsmann had not been in place), before accepting his current role as global head of soccer at Red Bull in early 2025.

The claims sparked immediate pushback. Sky Sports News, The Athletic, ESPN, and the Press Association reported that both Chelsea and Manchester United categorically denied approaching Klopp or his representatives, either directly or indirectly. Sources close to the clubs described the suggestions as unfounded, with no evidence of formal interest in the high-profile German tactician for their managerial vacancies at the time.

Klopp, who led Liverpool to Premier League and Champions League glory before stepping away to recharge, has consistently ruled out a return to club management in England.

His Red Bull position focuses on strategic oversight rather than day-to-day coaching, though speculation about a future comeback persists amid ongoing managerial instability at several top clubs.