Liverpool icon Jurgen Klopp will return to Anfield for the Liverpool Legends versus Borussia Dortmund Legends charity match on March 28, taking a backroom role on the touchline to assist manager Sir Kenny Dalglish.

Liverpool FC formally announced Klopp’s involvement as part of the Legends management team, alongside LFC ambassador Ian Rush and Forever Reds chair John Aldridge, in a match presented by AXA and supported by Forever Reds.

This marks Klopp’s first return to a club role since leaving his managerial post in 2024, signaling a notable reappearance in the club’s setup.

During his nine-year tenure at Liverpool, Klopp delivered a trophy haul that includes the Champions League (2019) and the Premier League (2019-20), making him the only Liverpool manager to win the league and European Cup/Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup.

Under Klopp, the team won multiple trophies including the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, two EFL Cups, Community Shield, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup, with the 2019-20 squad finishing with 30 wins and close to 100 points.

Klopp’s involvement in the match underscores his personal connection to both Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, highlighting his long-standing ties to the clubs.

The event is a charitable effort, with 100% of proceeds going to the LFC Foundation to fund employability programmes across the Liverpool City Region.

The match will be the first time Dortmund and Liverpool have met since their 2016 Europa League quarter-final clash.

Klopp has publicly praised the LFC Foundation’s impact, reaffirming his support for the charity and its global reach.

Klopp previously managed Borussia Dortmund from 2008 to 2015, delivering their first domestic double.

Klopp’s transfer activity at Liverpool reached 37 signings, with an approximate outlay of £850 million.

The article frames Liverpool’s current chapter under manager Arne Slot while highlighting Klopp’s enduring influence on the club’s identity and its recent successes, including the 2024-25 Premier League title.