Klopp has always known how to give people something to talk about. When asked about the possibility of Manchester City losing their Premier League titles over alleged financial breaches, he didn’t hesitate to show his mischievous side. “If it does happen, just book a flight,” he said. “I’ll buy the beer, we’d have our own parade in my garden.” The comment sparked immediate responses from fans, many of whom wondered how serious he might be about hosting an impromptu gathering to celebrate any retrospective trophies.
He’s seen the heartbreak of coming in second to City, especially in those tight races of 2018–19 and 2021–22. It’s no secret that the Premier League charged City with over 100 financial rule breaches, covering a period from 2009 to 2018. City has denied any wrongdoing, but an independent commission continues to weigh the evidence. While the outcome remains unclear, the possibility of those triumphs being stripped has kept fans and pundits buzzing.
Is Klopp’s garden fit for a parade?
Klopp, who stepped away from his managerial post at Liverpool in 2023, says he isn’t following the hearings too closely. He’s taken on a new job as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull, overseeing an array of clubs in Europe. Yet he still talks about English football with genuine warmth. He might miss the week-to-week drama, but the looming question of City’s status hasn’t escaped him.
His brief joke about buying beer for anyone willing to travel to Mallorca, where he’s often spotted enjoying downtime, has become a lighthearted rallying cry. Liverpool fans have envisioned everything from mini-festivals in Klopp’s backyard to a second victory parade weaving through old Liverpool haunts.
There’s also curiosity about how other managers would react if City’s success were voided. José Mourinho once noted that if titles are reassigned, he’d expect Manchester United to get its own belated trophy. While no one knows exactly what the Premier League will decide, awarding championships years later is stirring all kinds of debate.
Klopp’s humor seems to ease the tension, at least for the moment. His ability to poke fun at serious matters is part of what made him so popular in England. Anyone’s guess is whether he’ll host a garden party if City loses its laurels. But the mere thought of that celebration—complete with cold beers and old stories—is enough to keep supporters smiling until a verdict finally arrives.
