Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has revealed that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp came close to becoming the Bundesliga club's manager back in 2008.
Speaking ahead of Bayern's UEFA Champions League last-16 first-leg clash with the Reds, Hoeness said the club's recent history could have played out much differently.
Per MailOnline's James Dutton, he said: "Personally, I have a high opinion of Jurgen Klopp. Many years ago we agreed on a collaboration together, but we ended up signing Jurgen Klinsmann instead. There I showed I respect him and his work a lot."
Klopp left Mainz 05, where he spent almost his entire playing career, in 2008 after seven years as manager.