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Jurgen Klopp fights back tears during emotional final You'll Never Walk Alone as Liverpool boss... ahead of his final match in charge against Wolves

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Jurgen Klopp was seen fighting back the tears during a final rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone at Anfield as Liverpool manager.

Cameras focused on Klopp ahead of kick-off against Wolves as Liverpool supporters sang their pre-match anthem ahead of the final day clash with Wolves.

Klopp appeared visibly emotional on the touchline, with the 56-year-old trying to hold back tears.


The match always promised to be an emotional occasion for Klopp and Liverpool fans as the legendary manager ends his nine and a half years in charge of the club. 

Supporters had lined the streets around Anfield ahead of the match greet the team bus and show their support to Klopp.

Jurgen Klopp appeared visibly emotional ahead of his final match in charge of Liverpool

Klopp turned to the crowd to thank supporters for their support ahead of the clash with Wolves

Liverpool fans spelled out the message 'Danke Jurgen YNWA' as the teams prepared for kick off

Liverpool supporters lined the streets as the team bus made its way to Anfield ahead of kick off

Fans set off red smoke flares as the bus made its final approach to Anfield ahead of their last home match of the season.

Reds supporters were heard chanting as the team bus drove past as the atmosphere grew before a memorable occasion at Anfield.

Liverpool shared a clip of supporters greeting the bus on social media, with the club writing 'A special welcome to Anfield for Jürgen's Reds'.

Klopp was expected to receive a significant and emotional send-off at Anfield having etched himself into Liverpool's history as one of the club's great managers.

In nine memorable years at Anfield, Klopp became the first manager in the club’s history to win up the Premier League, European Cup, FA Cup and League Cup. 

He also won the Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup.

His trophy haul would have been greater than seven without having Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City as formidable rivals.

Klopp replaced Brendan Rodgers as manager on October 8, 2015, and this afternoon's clash with Wolves will be his 489th match in charge of the Reds.

The outgoing Liverpool boss will be targeting a 304th and final win of his time in charge.

Liverpool are guaranteed to finish third in the Premier League this season, after seeing their title challenge fall away in recent weeks.

Speaking ahead of his final game in charge of the Reds, Klopp outlined his plans for the coming months now he's set to finally have some time away from the game. 

Supporters set off red smoke flares as they welcome Jurgen Klopp for his final match in charge

Fans lined the streets to give Klopp a send off ahead of the home match against Wolves

Klopp will be bidding to end his time in charge of Liverpool with one final victory

Klopp is standing down as manager after nine and a half seasons in charged of Liverpool

'Holiday,' he told Liverpool's official website. '(The) Champions League final with Dortmund, I got invited, so we will watch that.

'It's not that I tried a lot (previously to go on holiday), so I didn't have time. I had time but a summer holiday for me at least at the end of the season was like falling on the first available sunbed and having a phone here and talking to agents, sporting directors, stuff like that.

'Having no training sessions, yes, but the rest was pretty much still going on. So that means I didn't see one per cent of the world for nothing.

'Now we will do nothing, we will watch the Euros here and there, (I'm) really looking forward to that and then a holiday doing nothing and then the plan is start to travel and we will see how that goes.'

Klopp is set to spend more time with his wife Ulla, with the couple reported to be splitting their commitments between their villa in Mallorca and back home in Germany.

Supporters have been keen to pay tribute to Klopp as his nine year spell comes to an end

Several supporters were seen wearing shirts bearing Klopp's name ahead of the match

The match against Wolves will be Klopp's 489th and final one as manager of Liverpool

Several banners and murals have been placed over Liverpool in tribute to the ongoing boss

Fans also displayed drawings in support of Klopp on an emotional afternoon for Liverpool fans

Some supporters were seen carrying a replica Champions League and Klopp cut out at Anfield

The 56-year-old went on to explain how he's just looking forward to living life normally again and fulfilling his family roles.

'One hundred per cent (I'm looking forward to being a husband, a father and a grandfather),' he added.

'I can't wait to be that. It's all good. How I said, I can't wait for life, for the life after the career and now let's see what that means to me.

'People ask me, "What are you (going to do?)". I just don't know. I never had it, so let's give it a try and then I tell you.'

Feyenoord manager Arne Slot is poised to succeed Klopp next season, with the Dutchman confirming he is set to take over at Liverpool.

Tributes have been paid by Feyenoord supporters at their match on Sunday ahead of Slot's final game in charge. 

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