Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has revealed what was said in his final conversation with Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool‘s game against Wolves at Anfield was Klopp’s final fixture as Reds boss. The German received a fantastic farewell as he said his goodbyes to everyone at the club.
Kelleher shared a great relationship with Klopp. The German was his only manager at Liverpool, and he has now revealed the 56-year-old’s final words to him before he left.
What Jurgen Klopp told Caoimhin Kelleher before leaving Liverpool
Caoimhin Kelleher has been at Liverpool since joining them from Ringmahon in 2015.
The Ireland international has developed incredibly well over the years. He has been Alisson’s number two for quite some time now, but he showed in the 2023/24 season that he has come a long way.
Kelleher stepped in during Alisson’s absence due to injuries. He played 26 times in all competitions for the Reds and fared really well.
He even played a massive part in Liverpool’s Carabao Cup triumph, keeping a clean sheet in the final against Chelsea at Wembley.
That proved to be Jurgen Klopp‘s final trophy as Liverpool’s manager and it’ll be one that he will surely remember for a long, long time.
After bidding farewell to everyone at Anfield on the final day of the season, Klopp had a private conversation with Kelleher before saying goodbye to him as well.
The Liverpool goalkeeper has now revealed what his boss told him.
“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, Keller told The Athletic.
“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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The latest on Kelleher’s Liverpool future
Kelleher was heavily linked with a move away from Liverpool in the summer of 2023.
The Irishman had done very well in the previous campaign, and many felt he was good enough to become the number one at a different club.
Now, after another very impressive season, Kelleher has a decision to make about his future. He has made it clear now that his goal is to become the number one and is set to have talks with the club about his future very soon.
Keller said: “I’ve had such an amazing time at Liverpool. It’s been a crazy journey for me and one that I’ve absolutely loved.
“I love the club, I love the fans and I have a great relationship with the players and the staff. Whether it’s here at Liverpool or somewhere else, I do feel the next step for me is to be a No 1.”
Speaking about conversations on his future, he added: “There will be some discussions over the coming weeks. The club was busy with the manager leaving and appointing a new one.
“With all the new staff arriving, those talks will happen.”