The imminent arrival of Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager is undoubtedly something of a coup for the club and their owners, the Fenway Sports Group. Harry Redknapp suggested that if he wanted a real challenge he should have taken the vacant position at Sunderland. However, turning round Liverpool and restoring the club to its former glories will be no easy task.
The imminent arrival of Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager is undoubtedly something of a coup for the club and their owners, the Fenway Sports Group. Harry Redknapp suggested that if he wanted a real challenge he should have taken the vacant position at Sunderland. However, turning round Liverpool and restoring the club to its former glories will be no easy task.
Part of the challenge will be an off the pitch and training ground one in terms of handling the chain of command to the owners in Boston. With substantial investment being undertaken to expand Anfield, success on the pitch becomes even more important.
Klopp will receive a salary of £5m a year, but this coud increase to £7m with bonuses.
The Swiss Ramble blog’s analysis of Liverpool’s finances, written in March, is worth another look.