Farewell Jurgen: Klopp’s origin story from Stuttgart to Liverpool

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was.

Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue the series with a unite insight into the life of Jurgen Klopp.

Klopp leaves his managerial role at Liverpool having ended their 30 year top flight trophy drought alongside a historic Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup and Club World Cup during a 9-year period that changed Anfield.

Rightly regarded as one of the most important managerial spells in the Reds history, Jonathan and Rob explore the events that made Klopp the charismatic manager he is today.

From his childhood and familial upbringing in Baden-Wurttemberg in Stuttgart to his playing then managerial stint at Mainz - that included an incredible final day of the season encounter - It Was What It Was gives a detailed look into the life of the German manager.

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