Jurgen Klopp has already returned to Anfield less than a month after waving goodbye to Liverpool fans, having secured tickets to see Taylor Swift.

The German shared a video on Instagram, informing Liverpool fans that he was returning to the city and heading to the stadium to attend Swift’s “Eras Tour” concert on Thursday. Klopp announced that “we’re going to Anfield,” implying that he is going on a date night with his wife Ulla.

“So, we’re back in Liverpool, and it’s Taylor time! So the first thing I had to do today was go to the barber,” Klopp explained, showing off his new haircut. “Then we’ll go to Anfield.” First time at Anfield, not for a football game, but to sit in the stands and watch Taylor Swift.

“I am not Taylor-made, but Taylor-ready. Let’s go to Anfield for a good night, or a great night. “See you there, bye.”

A video then surfaced of Klopp walking in the stands at Anfield, an unfamiliar location for the former Liverpool manager. ‘Swifties’ have taken over the city, with 150,000 fans expected to attend three sellout shows at Liverpool’s stadium.

Liverpool is known for having some of the world’s most passionate soccer fans, with those hoping to get a season ticket at Anfield facing a 30-year wait. However, Swift’s fans are known to be equally extreme, and they were spotted outside Anfield at 5 a.m. local time.

Seated tickets to the concert were cheaper, but those who wanted a better view of Swift paid a premium for a standing ticket. However, all general admission tickets are listed as unreserved standing, so hundreds of fans lined up before sunrise to secure the best spot.

 

It will be a strange experience for Klopp to return to the stadium where he spent nine years before confirming his decision to leave Liverpool at the end of last season. His final game in charge was May 19, when Liverpool defeated Wolves 2-0 in the final game of the 2023-24 Premier League season, capping off Klopp’s reign in style.

Klopp lifted the Premier League title at Anfield in 2020, bringing an end to a 30-year drought. The German was emotional when he left the club, but vowed to remain a Liverpool fan for the rest of his life.

“Since today, I am one of you, and I continue to believe in you. In his farewell speech, Klopp stated, “I remain a firm believer.” “And obviously I saw a lot of people crying, and it will happen to me tonight as well because I will miss people, that’s clear.”

Klopp has been replaced by former Feyenoord manager Arne Slot, and the German said of the new manager, “But change is also good.” And you never know what to expect, but if you approach it with the right attitude, everything will be fine because the fundamentals are completely present.”