Jurgen Klopp, the legendary former Liverpool manager, made a surprising return to Anfield, but not for a football match. Instead, he attended Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated Eras Tour concert. This marked his first visit to the iconic stadium since stepping down as manager in May, following an emotional final game in which Liverpool triumphed 2-0 over Wolves.

After spending time abroad with his wife Ulla, Klopp has returned to Liverpool for some well-deserved downtime. In a video shared on Instagram, Klopp playfully captioned, “Going back to a place I know ‘All too well’,” referencing one of Swift’s popular songs. He expressed his excitement about attending the concert, saying, “So, back in Liverpool, and now it’s Taylor time.”

Klopp humorously recounted his day’s activities, mentioning a barber appointment before heading to Anfield. “First time going to Anfield, not for a football game but in the stands and watching Taylor Swift. So yeah, I’m not Taylor made obviously, but Taylor ready. Let’s go to Anfield and yeah, have a good night, a great night would be cool, see you there, bye,” he said.

Later, he was spotted in the stands wearing lover-themed glasses, enjoying the concert. In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), Klopp appeared to be fully immersed in the Swiftie experience.

Last month, during an hour-long Q&A session with Liverpool staff, Klopp revealed that Ulla had bought tickets for them to attend Swift’s concert at Anfield. According to The Athletic, when asked about his musical preferences, Klopp delighted the crowd by breaking into a rendition of Swift’s “Shake It Off.”

Taylor Swift, who had recently performed in Edinburgh, kicked off her Liverpool shows on Thursday. Following three sold-out performances at Anfield, she will continue her UK tour with stops in Cardiff, London, and Dublin before heading to Amsterdam.

Klopp’s presence at the concert added a unique touch to Swift’s tour, highlighting the universal appeal of her music and the ongoing connection between Klopp and Liverpool.