Jurgen Klopp wanted Manchester United job before being appointed at Liverpool, reveals mentor Eckhard Krautzun
Former Mainz boss Krautzun spoke to Sir Alex Ferguson to say Klopp had his heart set on a move to Old Trafford
JURGEN KLOPP's mentor has revealed the Liverpool boss' dream job was to manage Manchester United.
The German took over in October 2015, four months after quitting as Borussia Dortmund boss.
Eckhard Krautzun was in charge of Mainz when Klopp was a player there, with the former defender going on to succeed him.
Krautzun, 76, says Klopp has always wanted to coach in England and saw his future at Old Trafford.
And he even pitched the idea to former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Krautzun told The Set Pieces: "It would be his dream to go to England one day and his favourite club would be United. That’s what he said.
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"After three or four months not working, I knew that he wanted to be in action again.
"I said (to Ferguson), 'Jurgen Klopp, if he goes abroad, if he goes to England, his love would be Manchester United.'
"When the offer came from Liverpool, I knew he would not hesitate because he wanted to get into a top club in England.
Krautzun reckons Reds are a perfect fit for Klopp's passion.
He added: "The emotions in the stadium in Liverpool and the enthusiasm of the fans, the temperament there – that fits Klopp.
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"His emotions, the way he coaches the team, the way he jumps around, the way he shows his desire to win, that fits the club.
"The fans are little more different to Man U. Man U is more quiet, the fans love their team too.
"But there is more emotion and more passion I think in Liverpool. And Kloppo is a passionate, very temperamental man. That club fits him."
Reds host United this Saturday but will be without Sadio Mane, who faces six weeks out with a hamstring problem.
