Jurgen Klopp: 'Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United was built to fail'

Jurgen Klopp openly shared his candid views on Sir Alex Ferguson's final championship squad in 2013 and explained why he declined the opportunity to manage Manchester United.

Jurgen Klopp recently had an engaging conversation with Steven Bartlett on the podcast The Diary of a CEO, where the former Liverpool manager revealed many thoughts about his career, English football, and especially Manchester United.

During the interview, Klopp recalled that Manchester United approached him in 2013, just before Sir Alex Ferguson officially retired. However, the German coach decided to turn down the offer because he felt the project was not the right fit for him. "It wasn't a team you could build a future on," Klopp said, confirming the reason he withdrew from this high-profile deal.

Additionally, Klopp gave a straightforward assessment of Ferguson's final Premier League winning squad: "The last squad Sir Alex Ferguson won the Premier League with in 2013 was constructed to fail." This statement immediately attracted attention from experts and fans alike, as it touched on the final golden era of Manchester United under Ferguson.

Fans had witnessed Ferguson’s team win major titles, but Klopp viewed the squad’s structure as insufficient to guarantee long-term success. Klopp’s perspective also reflectshow he built Liverpool during his peak period, prioritizing sustainable foundations and long-term development rather than relying solely on star players at a single moment.

Klopp’s comments have made many English football fans reflect on how big clubs operate and the importance of strategic squad development. From rejecting Manchester United to analyzing Ferguson’s squad, Klopp once again demonstrates his sharpness and strategic thinking.

Does Klopp’s assessment align with the views of Manchester United supporters, and what lessons can the club learn from past mistakes to rebuild for the future?