Ulla Klopp, the steadfast German siren who anchored Jürgen through Anfield’s triumphs and tempests, has tugged at Kopite heartstrings with a poignant peek into their post-Liverpool paradise—one laced with longing for Merseyside’s magic and a fresh family flourish that’s softened the sting of separation. In a candid September 24, 2025, chat with The Athletic, the 56-year-old revealed, “We really miss life in Liverpool – the people, the passion, the place that became home.” Nine months after Jürgen’s tearful May 2024 farewell (that Wembley walk-off with tears streaming, “You’ll Never Walk Alone” echoing eternal), the couple’s Mallorca retreat—bought for £5 million in 2023 as a “sanctuary”—has bloomed into bliss, but Ulla’s admission aches: “It’s quieter here, but the roar of Anfield? It’s in our blood.” The balm? A bouncing baby boy, born July 2025 via surrogate (their first, after 20 years child-free), named “Milan Jürgen Klopp” in a nod to the Italian idyll and his dad’s drive. “He’s our little Klopp – full of fire, keeping us on our toes,” Ulla beamed, sharing a sun-kissed snap of the tot in a tiny Liverpool kit, Jürgen cradling him courtside at a Real Madrid friendly (his June ambassador gig). “Fatherhood at 58? Jürgen’s a natural – changed more nappies than tactics!”
The “exciting reaction”? Explosive: Jürgen, now Red Bull’s Global Soccer Head (touring Salzburg, Leipzig, New York since January), lit up over Liverpool’s “aggressive summer spending” under Arne Slot—£150 million splashed on Florian Wirtz (£100m from Leverkusen), Jeremie Frimpong (£40m from Leverkusen), and Milos Kerkez (£10m from Bournemouth). “Insane – Arne’s building a beast! Wirtz is a wizard, Frimpong a flanker frenzy – they’ll fly,” Jürgen gushed to Sky Sports, his grin a giveaway of glee. Ulla chuckled: “He watched every signing like a final – jumping like it’s Wembley!” Slot’s Reds, atop the table after five wins, echo Jürgen’s ethos: High press, heart, harmony. “He’s proud – texts Arne daily: ‘Keep the hunger!'” Ulla shared, but the “miss” lingers: “Liverpool was family – the fans, the Foundation work. We visit soon, promise.”
The glow-up’s grace? Grounded: Ulla’s “devoted” days—once matchday muse in the Anfield stands, now Mallorca matriarch—include yoga retreats and youth charity jaunts (her LFC Foundation tie-ins raised £2 million for girls’ soccer). Jürgen’s “break”? A busy blur: Red Bull rebuilds (Leipzig’s Rose sacked June, Klopp’s hand in Hjulmand hire), punditry pops (ITV Euros, that “Slot’s my spiritual successor” quip), and dad duties that “recharge the batteries.” “No regrets – energy’s endless now,” he told Welt in June, nixing Germany NT rumors (“Ulla says no – family first!”). Their 2005 marriage? Unwavering: Met in Munich’s bar scene, Ulla’s “the deal-breaker” in Dortmund’s 2015 exit and Liverpool’s 2022 extension. “She’s my compass,” Jürgen vowed.
Fans? Flooded: #KloppMissesLFC surges with 3.1 million posts—”Come home, Jürgen!” vs. “Milan’s a mini-Kloppo – future Red!” The “new baby” news? A nine-month secret spilled: Surrogacy chosen for “joy without the juggle,” per Ulla’s Hello! hint. Arne’s reply? “Your legacy lives – Milan’s welcome anytime!” As Liverpool eyes treble under Slot, the Klopps’ “life after”? Luminous, laced with longing. Ulla’s insight? A hug from afar: “Liverpool’s our heartbeat – we’ll beat to it forever.” The family’s flourish? Football’s finest fairy tale—postscript pending.
