Jurgen Klopp Wife: Meet ‘First Lady of Bundesliga’ Ulla Sandrock & All About Her
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Jurgen Klopp has had a decorated career as a manager, with the German bagging multiple accolades over the years. However, unknown to many, the Liverpool head coach might not have continued for this long had he not met his wife, Ulla Sandrock! Jurgen’s wife has been his biggest support, with the woman standing by the German throughout his career. So, how did the two lovebirds meet? Let’s find out!
Well, according to Jurgen, it seems like the German fell in love at first sight. Klopp met Sandrock during the Munich Oktoberfest with his future partner, who works as a bar server. The two hit it off instantly and have been in a relationship with each other since 2005. While Klopp has built an empire of his own over the years, his wife has played a huge role in shaping his career behind the scenes. According to reports, Sandrock was the one who convinced Klopp to join Liverpool when the German seemed convinced to join Manchester United following his stint with Borussia Dortmund.
Apart from supporting her husband’s endeavors, Sandrock has built an image of her own, with German fans dubbing her the ‘First Lady of the Bundesliga’. Sandrock is known for philanthropic work with Klopp’s wife, working as a nurse in Nairobi while helping starving children. She has also worked as a teacher in Kenya, helping underprivileged kids receive an education. Meanwhile, apart from her charitable deeds, Sandrock works as a children’s book writer, penning the popular ‘Tom and the Magic Football’.
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Jurgen Klopp has been very supportive of his wife’s career as Liverpool head coach, often praising his wife’s books in public. The German tactician had some very interesting words about Sandrock’s top seller in an interview, as he stated, “It’s like Harry Potter, but about football. There’s no flying on his f***ing stick.” While Klopp might have had an interesting choice of words, the German has been vocal in his support of his wife over the years.
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Why was Jurgen Klopp’s wife dubbed the ‘First Lady of the Bundesliga’?
According to reports, fans in Germany were in awe of Ulla Sandrock’s charitable work while her husband continued to make a name for himself with Borussia Dortmund. Many were impressed by her work, and she labeled her the ‘First Lady of the Bundesliga’ (The nickname is used as a play on the word the first lady used to refer to the president of a nation). Sandrock became the talk of the town last year as she distributed 1,000-pound food vouchers to Waitrose staff near her residence in Formby.
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Ulla Sandrock continues to be an inspiration to wives and girlfriends, setting the standard for a public personality. It will be interesting to see what’s next in store for Klopp’s wife following her husband’s decision to leave Liverpool following the ongoing season.
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