Benitez drops hint at reason behind Klopp's departure as he says: 'I know something'
RAFA BENITEZ has hinted at the reason behind Jurgen Klopp's departure to Liverpool by declaring: “I know something.”
Klopp stunned the Reds when he announced he would leave the club at the end of the season.
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The German boss had 18 months left on his Anfield contract.
And Klopp's impending departure means Liverpool are looking for a new boss who can continue his incredible legacy after wins in the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.
Klopp cited exhaustion as the reason for his decision, having managed the Reds since 2015.
But Benitez has hinted there is more to his departure from Liverpool than meets the eye.
The former Reds boss and Champions League winner currently manages Spanish side Celta Vigo.
And he claims his links to Anfield mean he “knows something else from the inside” about Klopp's impending departure.”
Benitez said: 'I have an advantage, which is that I have people in Liverpool and also people at the club, so I know more or less how it happened.
“I only have positive words about Klopp because he is my friend and I have a good relationship with him.
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“He [Klopp] has done tremendous work and continues to do so. Everything I can say about Klopp and Liverpool is positive.
'I know something else from the inside, and that has more value than me being there.
“He's going to cast his vote and give the club time to reorganize, which from another perspective is also very German because they give notice in advance, so it's not a shock.
“Let's hope that Liverpool will do well for the time being and if another coach comes. I hope the best for the club.”