Jurgen Klopp’s commitment to Liverpool Football Club by extending his contract to 2026 is a sign of his dedication to the long-term project of transitioning from the current generation to the next. Klopp is now the Premier League’s longest-serving current manager and his new deal means that his tenure is likely to be more than five times the average. To replicate the success of Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger, who spent more years at their respective clubs than any other manager in Premier League history, Klopp will need to show the same ruthlessness and ability to fight complacency as they did. Ferguson was able to achieve unrivalled success across multiple generations by dismantling a squad that delivered everything and replacing them with new players, while Wenger was happy to let his top players go if he felt it was for the overall benefit of the team.
In order for Klopp to take Liverpool back to the top, he needs to start the process of rebuilding the squad now. This requires assistance and resources, and any signings made in the summer need to fit the mould. It is an almighty job, but Klopp is the perfect person for it.