Liverpool manager Klopp announces retirement at the end of this season
サッカー界最高の指導者の一人と目されるユルゲン・クロップ氏（５６）が、今シーズン限りで英イングランド・プレミアリーグのリバプールの監督を退任すると発表した
Jurgen Klopp (56), considered one of the world’s best coaches, has announced that he will step down as manager of Liverpool in the English Premier League at the end of this season.
２０１５年の監督就任後、クロップ氏の率いるリバプールは不振の時期を脱し、再び欧州サッカーの頂点を極めた
After taking over as manager in 2015, Liverpool, led by Klopp, emerged from a period of slump and once again reached the pinnacle of European football.
Winning the UEFA Champions League (CL) and winning the Premier League for the first time in 30 years are known as particularly brilliant achievements.
強度が高く、素早いカウンターアタックを繰り出すスタイルのクロップ氏のサッカーは、新たな方向性を模索していた当時のリバプールで成功を収めた
Klopp’s style of football, which featured high intensity and quick counter-attacks, was a success at Liverpool, which was looking for a new direction at the time.
クラブのメディア部門の取材に答えたクロップ氏は、リバプールの街とクラブ、サポーター、チームやスタッフなどすべてを愛しているとコメント
Speaking to the club’s media department, Klopp said he loves everything about Liverpool, the city, the club, the supporters, the team and the staff.
Still, he said that stepping down was a decision he had to make on his own.
持ち前の活力とカリスマで魅了した監督の退任発表を、リバプールのファンたちは衝撃と共に受け止めている
Liverpool fans have reacted with shock to the announcement of the resignation of a manager who charmed them with his natural energy and charisma.
退任の決断をクラブに伝えたのは昨年１１月だったとクロップ氏
Klopp said he informed the club of his decision to step down in November last year.
After attending a meeting to prepare for next season, he realized he was losing energy.
監督という仕事の重みを考えれば、気力の十分ではない状態で続けるわけにはいかないと、同氏は取材で述べた
Considering the weight of his job as a director, he said in an interview that he couldn’t continue without having enough energy.
現時点でリバプールは、クロップ氏の後任候補を明らかにしていない
Liverpool have not announced a candidate to replace Klopp at this time.
Klopp has also said he has no intention of getting involved in the process of selecting his successor.
クロップ氏自身、少なくとも１年はクラブや代表の監督に就任することはないと明らかにしている
Klopp himself has made it clear that he will not be appointed manager of club or country for at least a year.
However, he ruled out the possibility of leading a Premier League club other than Liverpool.
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