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4 days ago
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Pep Lijnders agrees personal terms to join Man City in bombshell development
Jurgen Klopp's former trusted lieutenant, Pep Lijnders, has agreed personal terms to join Manchester City. The ex-Liverpool coach, who was sacked by Red Bull Salzburg in December, is set to join Pep Guardiola's backroom staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. Advertisement Lijnders left Liverpool when Klopp left the club 12 months ago, but his spell at Salzburg as a manager did not go to plan. READ MORE: Florian Wirtz transfer to Liverpool being held up by 'important' Bayer Leverkusen demand READ MORE: Liverpool parade suspect Paul Doyle's maximum jail sentence if found guilty Lijnders won just 13 of his 29 matches in charge of Salzburg — a team that is accustomed to success after winning the Austrian Bundesliga 14 times in the last 18 years — and left with the team sitting in fifth place in the league. Salzburg went on to finish second under Lijnders' replacement, Thomas Letsch. Advertisement There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen. Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time. Follow us on Facebook or visit homepage.
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26-05-2025
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Liverpool parade struck by 'vehicle plowing into crowd' with injuries reported
A large police presence is in place on Water Street in Liverpool after an incident which followed the closing stages of Liverpool's Premier League title ceremony. At the moment, details are scarce, but there are unconfirmed reports on social media that a vehicle collided with pedestrians. A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre. READ MORE: Ibrahima Konate delivers fresh Liverpool contract update - 'I want to say one thing' READ MORE: Liverpool title parade LIVE: Pictures, how to watch, bus route, weather, map, updates, live stream "We were contacted at just after 6pm today, Monday 26 May, following reports a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street. "The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained. Emergency services are currently on the scene. We will issue more updates as we have them." There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen. Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time. Follow us on Facebook or visit homepage.
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23-05-2025
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Jurgen Klopp sends brilliant message to Liverpool fans ahead of 'best weekend of our lives'
Liverpool legend Jurgen Klopp is back on Merseyside for the first time since leaving last summer. And the Anfield hero has sent a message ahead of a huge weekend for the club. Attending the LFC Foundation gala dinner, he said in a video posted on social media: "So, I'm back here in the wonderful cathedral. It took me a year to find a way back, but now I am here! "What a weekend ahead. I heard that the city will be buzzing. I'm pretty sure it will. And I see it from a different perspective, from a very good perspective — from your perspective. READ MORE: Liverpool might have huge Florian Wirtz boost as transfer 'preference' emerges READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Wirtz 'has given his word to Liverpool', Kerkez update "I told you on my last day, from now on I will be one of you. Yeah, OK. Standing in a black suit is maybe not the best example! But at the weekend, I will try to be part of it as much as you let me. "Congratulations for last season. Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic. I enjoyed it so much. Congratulations to the team and to Arne Slot especially. What a guy, and what a coach. "And yeah. Let's have the best weekend of our lives... so far. Because loads of great weekends will follow with this wonderful team and this great club. See you. Bye!" Earlier in the day, Slot had confirmed that Klopp will attend this weekend's game with Crystal Palace, after which Virgil van Dijk will lift the Premier League trophy. On Monday, there will be a parade around the city center. There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen. Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time. Follow us on Facebook or visit homepage.
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23-05-2025
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Liverpool might have huge Florian Wirtz boost as transfer 'preference' emerges
Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz would prefer to join Liverpool than sign for Bayern Munich this summer. That is how the Bundesliga champion feels, according to the latest reports. However, a fee would still need to be agreed between the Reds and Leverkusen before a deal could happen. It has previously been suggested that the Germany international would cost around $169 million (£126 million). reported earlier this month that the Reds believed Bayern Munich was the favorite to sign Wirtz. It does hold an interest, though, and Manchester City is thought to have left the race. READ MORE: Liverpool star planning transfer talks after impressive loan ahead of Arne Slot reunion READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Wirtz 'has given his word to Liverpool', Kerkez update According to The Athletic, Wirtz is "on track" to make the move to Merseyside this summer. The 22-year-old is also said to have made a visit to England to search for houses to live in. There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen. Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time. Follow us on Facebook or visit homepage.
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20-05-2025
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Liverpool legend Pepe Reina confirms retirement at 42 with final game set
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has announced his retirement after a legendary career. "A very beautiful career is coming to an end, a very full life," Reina said as he explained his decision. "I feel very fortunate for what I've experienced. It's been many years... I didn't expect it, but I think the time has come and I feel like bringing it to a close here." His final game for Como comes against Inter Milan on Friday, although he is likely to be on the bench. READ MORE: Liverpool's realistic 2025-26 line-up as Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez transfers near READ MORE: Arne Slot confirms Liverpool star won't play again this season after missing Brighton game There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen. Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time. Follow us on Facebook or visit homepage.
