'I didn't take a lot of phone calls but I had a feeling it could be something interesting': Jurgen Klopp reveals he almost ignored Liverpool while on holiday in Portugal in 2015 as German celebrates fifth anniversary at Anfield

Daily Mail | October 8, 2020

Jurgen Klopp has revealed he briefly thought about not answering the phone call that led to him becoming Liverpool's manager five years ago.

The German is celebrating half a decade at Anfield this month that has seen him lead the Reds to the Premier League and Champions League titles.

Klopp has overseen a major transformation, leading the club back to the summit of European and domestic football with a squad littered with some of the world's best players.

Jurgen Klopp has revealed he nearly ignored the call from Liverpool because he was on holiday

Klopp has won the Premier League and Champions League in his five years in charge at Anfield

KLOPP'S RECORD AT LIVERPOOL

Matches: 270

Wins: 165

Draws: 57

Defeats: 48

Goals scored: 593

Goals conceded: 309

Points won: 552

Honours

Champions League 2018-19

UEFA Super Cup 2019

FIFA Club World Cup 2019

Premier League 2019-20

But, as Klopp celebrates five years on Merseyside, he has now revealed he thought about ignoring the call from his agent to tell him Liverpool were interested because he was soaking up the sun on holiday in Portugal with his family.