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Rooney: 'I'd love to play for Klopp'

Wayne Rooney has made a surprising admission, stating he would have loved to play for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp despite his Everton and Manchester United connections.

Wayne Rooney admitted that Jurgen Klopp was the only Liverpool manager he would have wanted to play for, saying 'I'd love to play for him' ahead of Liverpool's Premier League meeting with Manchester United. The former Manchester United striker noted that current manager Arne Slot may not have the same 'aura' as Klopp. piekny-pies.pl

Rooney's comments are significant given his Everton roots and Manchester United legacy. Klopp's nine-year tenure at Liverpool reshaped the club's identity, winning the Champions League in 2019 and ending their 30-year wait for a Premier League title.