Caoimhin Kelleher disclosed Jurgen Klopp told him he has "developed into a really good goalkeeper" and would follow his career wherever he goes after his Liverpool farewell party.
Klopp managed his 491st and final game in charge of the Reds during their 2-0 victory over Wolves last Sunday. The German enjoyed a guard of honour before making a speech in front the supporters, who stayed to thank Klopp for what he has achieved throughout his nine years at the club.
After that, Klopp and the Liverpool squad ventured out for a post-season do as they celebrated long into the night. They returned to the Titanic Hotel - the same place the team set off for the final match of the season - before appearing to start a leaving party for outgoing manager Klopp.
Following his finale, Klopp made some nice comments to Kelleher, who has been his back-up 'keeper over the past couple of years and helped them win the Carabao Cup earlier this season. In fact, Kelleher made 26 appearances in 2023/24 - the most he has played during a single campaign at the Reds.
Speaking to The Athletic, Kelleher admitted: "He's been the only manager I've ever had at Liverpool. He gave me my debut and so many opportunities so I wanted to say thank you to him for everything he’s done for me.
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"He said I'd developed into a really good goalkeeper and that he would follow my career wherever I go. They were nice words to hear. He got a great send-off and it was a fitting tribute to him.
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Caoimhin Kelleher and Jurgen Klopp (Getty Images)"When a manager of his stature moves on having left such a mark on the club, there's a bit of uncertainty over what will happen next. We've seen it with other teams, like with Manchester United and what happened after Alex Ferguson left. They struggled to replicate what he did before.
"But we have such an exciting, young, hungry squad and that will be a big help. Jurgen said it felt like the start of something rather than the end with the squad he’s left behind and he's right.
"We've just had the first season after a rebuild. It looks really promising and the new manager is inheriting a strong squad. From what I’ve heard, Arne Slot plays exciting football, similar to what we’ve been doing in recent years, so it shouldn’t be too much of a transition."
Slot has been confirmed as the replacement for Klopp next season. The Dutchman has done a terrific job at Feyenoord and is set to bring an exciting brand of football to Merseyside.
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