Klopp's 'extremely positive' message as he prepares for Liverpool return

The former Liverpool boss has had his say on the title triumph of his old side in its debut season under his successor, Arne Slot, with the Premier League wrapped up with Sunday's thrashing of Spurs

Jurgen Klopp congratulated Liverpool on their title success and claimed he’s very excited about the club’s future. The former Reds boss posted on social media after his old club secured the title on Sunday with a win over Tottenham.

Klopp left Anfield last summer after nine years having won the Premier League in 2020 and the Champions League in 2019. Now Arne Slot has joined him as a Reds legend by claiming the title in his debut campaign.

After his final game he sang Slot’s name on the pitch – something which was reciprocated by the Dutchman in Sunday’s celebrations at Anfield – and the pair have kept in contact ever since.

Klopp said: "Super, super happy about the present, extremely positive about the future! Congratulations YNWA (You'll Never Walk Alone) Thank you Luv".

Klopp is back in Liverpool next month to attend the LFC Foundation's Gala Ball as a guest speaker. The black-tie event is due to take place on May 23 - two days before Liverpool will lift the trophy after their final game against Crystal Palace.

He has yet to confirm he will attend the match but the fact he’s in the city that weekend would make it seem likely.

Slot has frequently mentioned he was grateful for the quality of the squad bequeathed to him and he explained why he publicly thanked his predecessor following the 5-1 victory over Tottenham.

“Why did I do that? Because of what he did before I even arrived here. That’s something not one manager had ever done before,” he said. “That is what definitely helped me, but apart from that he helped me even more with the team he left behind and the culture he left behind in that team.

“The quality the players have was obvious for everyone but the culture of hard work, the culture of not only the players but also the staff members, has been incredible.

“That’s one of the reasons we could achieve what we have achieved this season. For obvious reasons, it was a nice moment to thank him as well.”

Kop defender Ibrahima Konate revealed Slot walked through the door telling his side they could win the league before a ball had been kicked.

“I think he brings something new, like the style of playing,” he said. “Just before we started the season he showed us why we didn’t win the league the year before, some details, and he said if we change that and improve on that we have a big chance to win the league.

“And that’s what we’ve done since the start of the season. We have to be happy.”