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Rooney reveals he'd have loved to play under Klopp

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Adam Moha

01 May 2026 1 Min

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Wayne Rooney reveals he would have loved to play under Jürgen Klopp, praising the Liverpool manager's impact.

Rooney reveals he'd have loved to play under Klopp
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Rooney reveals he'd have loved to play under Klopp

Klopp's Impact on Liverpool

England striker **Wayne Rooney** has said he would have loved to play under **Jürgen Klopp** during his career. The former Three Lions record goalscorer made the remark on the **BBC**'s "**Wayne Rooney** Show".

Rooney's Admiration for Klopp

**Rooney**, who scored for **Liverpool**'s arch-rivals **Everton** and **Manchester United** during his Premier League career, said of the **Reds**' long-serving, successful manager: "**Klopp** was the only **Liverpool** manager I'd have loved to play for. Not for **Liverpool**, of course."

  • **Wayne Rooney** is England's record goalscorer.
  • **Jürgen Klopp** is a long-serving and successful manager of **Liverpool**.
"**Klopp** was the only **Liverpool** manager I'd have loved to play for. Not for **Liverpool**, of course." - **Wayne Rooney**

Career Reflection

**Rooney**'s comments reflect on his career and the managers he has played under, highlighting his admiration for **Klopp**'s managerial style.

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