Jurgen Klopp has joined Instagram and the first Liverpool player he followed on the platform has left fans stunned.
Klopp will be taking charge of his last game as the Reds’ boss on Sunday, May 19, 2024, bringing a close to his nine-year stint at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp will be looking to close his chapter with Liverpool on a victory note at Anfield, with emotional scenes expected to be witnessed across the stadium.
Definitely, fans will want to say goodbye to the German, having led the Reds to many successes in recent years.
The former Borussia Dortmund gaffer is focused on keeping in contact with his millions of fans globally and on Saturday, May 18, 2024, Klopp opted to create his Instagram account.
The account has amassed about 1.5 million nearly 24 hours after Jurgen Klopp joined the social network app.
Klopp’s Instagram account has the bio “The Normal One”, this line was uttered by the German in his first Liverpool press conference as a swipe at ex-Manchester United and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
Mourinho is fondly known for calling him the “Special One” in pressers, particularly during his first stint in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp has followed a potpourri of individuals, including Liverpool players, and players he has previously managed.
Who Was The First Liverpool Player That Jurgen Klopp That Jurgen Klopp Followed On Instagram?
However, fans were shocked to see that the first Liverpool player he followed was Dominik Szoboszlai.
Szoboszlai joined the Reds from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023, for a fee of £60 million.
The Hungarian has struggled with issues of inconsistency in his first season at Liverpool, with some of the club’s fans furious by the showing of the midfielder.
Dominik Szoboszlai certainly has plenty of potential and it is expected that he will accentuate quality in the coming season.
Jurgen Klopp’s third post on his Instagram account was a video of him basically bidding farewell to the Merseyside-based club, having joined the team in 2015.
In the emotional farewell post where Klopp tried to put his emotions under control, he also revealed the reason why he opened an Instagram account.
Klopp said: “Dear Liverpudlians, we’re getting closer to the end. On the 8th of October 2015, we met for the first time properly.
“I would call it a love affair. From the first day, it was an absolutely incredible, incredible time.
“I enjoyed it so much and want to thank you so much for all the support you gave us over the years, for all the power you gave us.
“I’ve wondered always that it feels like we write a story together and that’s how it feels today. It’s a good book. And if we read it in the future, we will have a smile on our face.”
Why Klopp Joined Instagram
Speaking concerning remaining in touch with the fans by joining Instagram, the former Mainz 05 boss said:
“Leaving this incredible place is hard, but I want to stay in contact with you. And even when I’m not a social media guy, people told me social media helps with that. So, here we go. See you!”
Jurgen Klopp became the manager of Liverpool in October 2015, replacing Scotsman Brendan Rodgers.
The German has gone on to lead the Reds to important trophies, including ending the club’s 3-decade wait for the Premier League title.
Klopp has also won the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, and 2 Carabao Cups during his time at Anfield.
