Former Liverpool star Takumi Minamino could not believe the news about Jurgen Klopp at first.

The winger learned that the German head coach was departing Anfield at the end of the season.

While Minamino, now of Monaco, expected Klopp to go on for a lot longer, Reds fans will have to make do without their illustrious head coach from next season onwards.

"My image of Liverpool has been equal to that of a team managed by Mr. Klopp," said Minamino in an interview with The Japan Times.

"What he has built has epitomised the Liverpool of recent times.

"It feels strange that will be gone. They are still in with a chance to win all titles available this season and I hope he gets his last hurrah."