Liverpool chairman: It s an honor to call Klopp a friend and we will buy a second team

November 20th The Atheltic Liverpool reporter James Pearce wrote a new book about the inside story of Slott’s victory last season. The book published an interview with Liverpool Chairman Tom Werner.

Talking about the team's Premier League title win last season, Tom Werner said: "For me, the strongest feeling is a huge sense of pride. You know better than me how difficult it is to win the Premier League title. Although we won it once five years ago, it was completely different from this one. The fans couldn't be a part of it.

The relationship between Liverpool fans and the club is unique and completely different from any other relationship in professional sports. It was very special. All the singing and dancing when Van Dijk lifted the trophy, you realized how important this was to them and it was an achievement they will never forget. When everyone walked up to the Kop and sang "You'll Never Walk Alone", I thought you were very cold-blooded. When he and his grandfather were excitedly pointing at Sloter holding the championship trophy, you will understand that moments like this are a dream come true for young and old, and no other club can create such a scene." The reaction was, 'You've made a huge difference to Liverpool, thank you for everything and we'll respect your decision and move on.' It was a very stressful job, he did it for almost nine years and you had to deal with everything from the players to the medical department, to the physios, to the scouts, to the academy, to the media, to the football governing bodies, and most importantly to the fans. Looking back on that time, I was talking to John Henry, Mike Gordon, Billy Howe. Gendo sees this as an opportunity to find the right person, not to replace Klopp, but to find someone who can start a new chapter."

Talking about Edwards' return to Fenway Group, Tom Werner said: "He is very smart and very successful. His resume is unparalleled and he played a key role in rebuilding the structure of the club, including not only the appointment of Richard Hughes as sporting director, but also the staff under him, such as scouts.

He is probably the most important architect of (Liverpool's) success, without his leadership, without him discovering Richard Hughes and many players who are crucial to our success.

Do we need to persuade him to come back? It can be said that he has received many offers from other teams, but Liverpool is Liverpool. We are committed to buying a second club, but the timing has to be right. We have looked at a few clubs, but we haven't found the right one yet. "

Tom Werner said of Richard Hughes: "My lack of patience is well balanced with his patience. I often ask him, 'How is Salah's contract going? ' He always says, 'Everything will be fine in the end. All the agents I have contacted will say that he has a respectful way of doing things, and he has a plan and will put it into practice.

We are very happy that the contract extensions of Salah and Van Dijk are settled, but you know what? If Richard calls and says, 'There are too many differences and we can't reach an agreement,' I will respect his decision. We will not interfere, but will provide support and advice from our perspective. No words can be too good for Richard."