When Jurgen Klopp announced he would be leaving Liverpool in January 2024 it came as a shock to the football world.
Emotions were high after his final game in charge at Anfield last May and, along with the tears that were shed, there was concern and uncertainty among Reds fans about what the following season would hold under new manager Arne Slot.
They needn't have worried. Slot has led Liverpool to a 20th league title.
But, while the Dutchman has been the mastermind behind Liverpool's campaign this season, his success - as he highlighted following his team's confirmation as champions on Sunday - is also due to the squad and culture created by Klopp.