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REVEALED: WHY JURGEN KLOPP SAID NO TO MANCHESTER UNITED JOB OPPORTUNITY
Jurgen Klopp reveals he turned down the Manchester United manager job in 2013. The German was unimpressed with their "theme park" project, preferring a pure football challenge, which he later found at Liverpool.
The German confirmed that he held talks over the Old Trafford post back in 2013, when he was thriving at Borussia Dortmund after winning two Bundesliga titles and reaching the Champions League final, and when United were looking for a replacement for the retiring Sir Alex Ferguson.
Klopp claimed that he was one of several possible applicants for the position, but he declined the offer after being completely dissatisfied with the idea, especially with regard to the club's transfer ambitions.
As Ferguson's own intended replacement, United ultimately chose Everton mainstay David Moyes; nevertheless, he was fired after just ten months and replaced by interim manager Ryan Giggs.
Following interim stints for Ralf Rangnick, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Michael Carrick, they later hired Louis van Gaal. Before Ruben Amorim's appointment last year, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Erik ten Hag had all assumed permanent leadership at Old Trafford.
Klopp, on the other hand, remained at Dortmund for two more seasons before departing in 2015 to join Liverpool as a replacement for the fired Brendan Rodgers. He became a legendary figure at Anfield during a ten-year period during which he brought the team back to prominence, winning the FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, Community Shield, the Champions League, FA Cup, and two League Cups in addition to their first Premier League title.
During his recent interview on The Diary Of A CEO Podcast, Klopp was asked if he had ever received a call from United. He said, "Yeah, I spoke to them," to host Steven Bartlett. They talked to me the year Sir Alex retired. Yes, they were interested at one point, of course.
I would have been intrigued at the time. I had a fantastic squad at Dortmund when I was younger. They must have wondered, "What is he doing there?"
Klopp went on to respond, "They tried," when asked why United did not pursue him. For me, it was the wrong moment at the wrong time. I would not have left Dortmund for anyone at that time since I had a contract there. They just needed management, but I believe that the manager they wanted was one of several possibilities.
He said, "Yeah, that way," when asked if he had rejected United instead of the other way around.
Klopp responded, "It is tough; we are not presently in a private place," when asked why he had not accepted the position. There are a few explanations. I did not enjoy what some of the people in that chat said to me.
Because United was so large, we were able to acquire any player we desired. We can obtain him, secure him, secure him. It was not my project, and I was sitting there.
Not only was it not my project, but it was also the incorrect moment. I do not know, I did not want to bring [Paul] Pogba back. My God, Paul is a terrific player, but these things do not typically work.
Or Cristiano, my god, we all know that he is the world's best player, together with Lionel Messi. But it never helps to bring back.
"It was clearly not about Cristiano at the time, in 2013, and I am not sure whether it was about Paul either. However, the objective was just to gather the top players and then let them go.
"It had nothing to do with the football. 'That is not for me,' I said. Liverpool is the next product of the pure football project.
THE £70M HOMECOMING: WHY MAN UNITED DREAM OF RE-SIGNING SERIE A MVP SCOTT MCTOMINAY
Manchester United wants Scott McTominay back! Discover the £70m price tag and why Tottenham is eyeing Michael Carrick for manager.
Manchester United want Scott McTominay back at Old Trafford, and it’s no secret what it’ll cost them. Meanwhile, Tottenham are eyeing a bold move for a new manager.
McTominay left United in August 2024, heading to Napoli for £25 million even though he’d just finished his best season yet, scoring some big goals and keeping Erik ten Hag in the job. Since then, he’s thrived in Italy. Last season, he helped Napoli win the Serie A title and even picked up the league’s MVP award. No wonder Premier League clubs are paying attention. United want him back, and they’re at the front of the queue.
The word from Italy is United “dream of a reunion. McTominay’s happy in Naples, but he’s got unfinished business at United and wants to prove his critics wrong. Napoli’s chief, Leonardo Giammarioli, admitted he’s worried about losing his star midfielder if a massive offer comes in. He even compared it to Nick Woltemade’s exit from Stuttgart.
Fraser Fletcher, our transfer guy, broke the story back in November that United and Arsenal are both looking at McTominay, and Spurs are interested too. But McTominay’s not leaving for just any club. He wants the right project. And it won’t be cheap. Napoli want at least €80m (£70m/$95m) if they’re going to let their 29-year-old star go.
For United, McTominay is one of several targets as they look to rebuild their midfield. Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, and Adam Wharton are also on the list.
Now, about Michael Carrick: United loves what he’s done as interim boss. But they’re not the only ones. Graeme Bailey says Tottenham are seriously considering Carrick for their permanent manager job. Carrick played for both United and Spurs, and Tottenham already thought about him before hiring Thomas Frank last summer. His quick adjustment to Premier League management hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Spurs have brought in Igor Tudor as interim manager, but Carrick’s in the mix to take over this summer. Of course, it depends on whether United decide to keep him themselves. Sources say United are really impressed with his style and attitude, though they’re still weighing their options.
United aren’t just busy with managers; they’re scouting too. This weekend, they’ll have people watching Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco and Juventus’ Pierre Kalulu in the Derby d’Italia. Kalulu’s been all over the pitch for Juve, playing centre-back, right-back, and wing-back. Dimarco, on the other hand, has been electric for Inter at left wing-back, with six goals and 13 assists in 31 games. Both United and Arsenal are watching closely.
Dimarco might be easier to sign than Kalulu because of his contract. Inter want to extend his deal, but for now, it runs out in June 2027. United have been dreaming about him as their new left-back.
On another note, England rugby captain Maro Itoje spoke out against Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s recent comments on immigration. “I disagree with the terminology and sentiments of what he said,” Itoje told the BBC. “I do not believe that immigrants have colonised Great Britain. That’s just not true, and it’s the wrong thing to say.
“I’m a proud Londoner, proud to play for and captain England. That’s one of my greatest accomplishments. But I’m also of Nigerian descent, and I’m proud of that heritage too.
“Honestly, I think Ratcliffe’s wording was clumsy, and his numbers were wrong. I saw he apologised, and I respect people who can admit when they’ve messed up and say sorry. So, credit to him for that.”
STOPPAGE TIME SAVER: BENJAMIN SESKO RESCUES MICHAEL CARRICK’S UNBEATEN STREAK AT WEST HAM
Benjamin Sesko saved Manchester United with a 96th-minute flick after Tomas Soucek put West Ham ahead. Read the full 2026 report.
Manchester United left it late, grabbing a dramatic draw against West Ham at the London Stadium. Tomas Soucek seemed to have won it for the Hammers with his second-half goal, but Benjamin Sesko popped up in stoppage time with a clever finish to snatch a point for United, who’ve been on a good run. The first half really dragged. United couldn’t break West Ham down at all. Everyone in a claret shirt just sat deep. Luke Shaw came closest, but Aaron Wan-Bissaka cleared his shot off the line.
After the break, things actually got interesting. Four minutes in, Soucek bundled one in from close range. Casemiro thought he’d levelled things up after an hour, but VAR ruled his header out for offside. Both teams had chances as the clock ran down, but it was Sesko who finally found the net deep into stoppage time, saving United right at the end.
Man United player ratings vs West Ham
Senne Lammens – 6
Came up big early to deny Summerville from a distance. No chance with Soucek’s goal.
Diogo Dalot – 4
Had a tough time with Summerville’s pace and kept giving the ball away. Picked up a needless yellow.
Lisandro Martínez – 6
Easily the most composed passer at the back, breaking lines a few times. Solid defensively for the most part.
Luke Shaw – 5
Almost scored in the first half, but his shot was cleared off the line. Then stepped out of position before Soucek’s goal, which cost United.
Casemiro – 7
Pretty solid in midfield—broke up play and timed his tackles well. Scored with a header, but it didn’t count.
Kobbie Mainoo – 6
Kept things ticking in the middle but couldn’t really hurt West Ham. Lost Soucek for the goal.
Amad – 5
Had a decent look before halftime but hit the side netting. Didn’t offer his usual spark.
Matheus Cunha – 4
Barely got involved. Dropped deep to get on the ball but didn’t do anything with it.
Bryan Mbeumo – 5
Ran hard, tracked back, and helped defensively, but didn’t threaten much in attack.
Joshua Zirkzee – 6
Came on for Maguire for the last 20 minutes and made a couple of crucial blocks as West Ham pressed for another.
Benjamin Sesko – 7
Subbed in for Cunha in the second half and poked home in stoppage time to grab United a point.
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