That’s according to Eckhard Krautzun, the German's predecessor at Mainz.
Klopp joined Liverpool in 2015 after a seven-year spell at Borussia Dortmund.
However, Krautzun says the German had eyes for United instead of Liverpool.
“I’m not surprised he does so well,” Krautzun told The Set Pieces.
“It would be his dream to go to England one day and his favourite club would be [Manchester] United. That’s what he said.”
Krautzun even went on to say he had a chat with Sir Alex Ferguson, telling the former United boss he wanted to move to Old Trafford.
“I said, ‘Jurgen Klopp, if he goes abroad, if he goes to England, his love would be Manchester United’.”
However, Krautzun reckons Klopp made the right decision in joining Liverpool over United.
“The emotions in the stadium in Liverpool and the enthusiasm of the fans, the temperament there - that fits Klopp,” he added.
“I was not surprised that the spectators liked him right away. His emotions, the way he coaches the team, the way he jumps around, the way he shows his desire to win, that fits the club.
“The fans are little more different to Man U.
“Man U is more quiet, the fans love their team too but there is more emotion and more passion I think in Liverpool.
“And Kloppo I think is a passionate, very temperamental man. That club fits him.”
