David Beckham jokes he's going to get 'killed' by his Man Utd friends as he pays glowing tribute to departing Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

Despite being an integral part of the glamorous and trophy-laden years at Old Trafford under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson, Beckham made a surprising revelation that he absolutely adores Klopp for his personality and his contributions to the sport. Given that the rivalry between United and Liverpool is one of the fiercest in football history, the lavish praise coming from a former Red Devil is a rare occurrence.

Speaking on the Smartless podcast, Beckham stated: "Even as a Man United fan, I love Jurgen. I love his character, his personality, and what he brings to the sport."

He went on to acknowledge the potential backlash from his United peers with a touch of humour, saying: "I am going to get killed by some of my Man United friends. I am sad to see him leave. What he has done for the club and the sport has been incredible."

Klopp bid his final farewell to Liverpool on Sunday, with Feyenoord's Arne Slot announced as his successor. The German manager is now a free agent and hence Beckham was asked if he would consider bringing Klopp to Inter Miami.

The former England captain dismissed the idea with a hilarious response: "We've not got much money left."

As Klopp steps away from Liverpool, he plans to take a well-deserved break. According to the Daily Mail, he is set to begin his hiatus at a luxury hotel in Majorca - close to his under-construction mansion on the Balearic Islands. Interestingly, Klopp will be in good company with former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers and his ex-pupil, Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, as his neighbours.