Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was moved to tears when a fan presented him with a painting as he approaches his departure from the club later this month. Klopp, who announced his decision to leave Liverpool after nearly nine years, expressed his emotional state and stated that he was running out of energy. Abigail Rudkin, a Liverpool fan and painter specializing in football-related artwork, created a painting to commemorate Klopp’s tenure as manager. After spending two months on the piece, Rudkin visited Liverpool’s training ground to hand it to Klopp, who was overwhelmed by the gesture. Klopp praised Rudkin’s talent and expressed his gratitude.

Klopp disclosed that he informed the club of his decision to step down in November during discussions about transfer targets for the upcoming summer. The manager admitted that the thought of not being at the club anymore surprised him. 

Liverpool’s recent poor form has resulted in them likely missing out on the Premier League title this season, making Klopp’s departure bittersweet. However, the team did win the Carabao Cup earlier in the year by defeating Chelsea. Liverpool aims to end the season on a positive note, starting with their upcoming match against Tottenham.