Tennis star Boris Becker disclosed that Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool FC, had been denied permission to see him in jail due to security reasons.
Jurgen Klopp Wasn’t Permitted to Visit Boris Becker in Prison, Says Boris Becker
Wimbledon victory by Becker, who was only 17 years old, cemented his place in tennis history. He made history by winning the Men’s championship as the first unseeded player. Six grand slam victories are to the legend’s credit in tennis. Following his conviction on four counts of violating the bankruptcy act, Boris Becker was given a two and a half year jail sentence in April.
After concealing £2.5 million of his assets in an effort to avoid paying creditors, the three-time Wimbledon champion received this punishment. With debts of around £50 million and an outstanding loan of more than £3 million on his Majorcan estate, Boris Becker filed for bankruptcy in 2017.
The tennis prodigy would typically have had to complete at least a portion of his or her sentence before being eligible for parole. However, because of the expedited deportation programme for foreign nationals, he was still able to be released.
After being released from HMP Huntercombe earlier this month, the German national, 55, who had resided in the UK since 2012, has now been deported. In an emotional interview, Becker discussed his time spent behind bars and said that he was denied access to see his close buddy and LFC manager, Jurgen Klopp.
“We are good friends, and when I submitted his name to the authorities, they responded that he couldn’t attend because he was too well-known and they were worried for his safety. I was only permitted two visits each month, and I had to submit these people’s names to the authorities so they could be vetted, but the procedure is quite drawn out.
Throughout his time in jail, Boris received a number of letters from well-wishers, which lifted his spirits when things became difficult. The letter from his former adversary and fellow countryman Michael Stich is also said to have affected him the most.
Given that the German manager’s reputation has increased dramatically since he took over Liverpool Football Club, security worries over Klopp’s meeting with the tennis pro seem like a reasonable explanation.
The Merseyside club was going through a difficult time and attempting to establish its place in both England and Europe when the former FSV Mainz boss took over. As a result of Klopp’s drive and enthusiasm, they won the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup during his tenure so far.