Jurgen Klopp has been appointed as Red Bull’s new global head of football, it has been announced.
The former Liverpool manager has signed a long-term contract and will start his new role from January 1 next year.
He will be responsible for the strategic management level of Red Bull’s international club network.
These include RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, New York Red Bulls, and more.
The main responsibility for what appears to be a coup at Red Bull lies with Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff.
After the unveiling, Klopp said: “After almost 25 years on the sidelines, I couldn’t be more excited to be part of a project like this.”
“The role may have changed, but my passion for football and the people who make it what it is remains the same. Joining Red Bull at a global level will help us develop, improve and support our great football talent.” “I want to do it.” Discard it.
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Jurgen Klopp took part in the Borussia Dortmund legend’s testimonial match at Zinal Iduna Park last month, returning to the dugout for the first time since leaving Liverpool.
“There is a lot we can do in this area, drawing on the elite knowledge and experience that Red Bull has and learning from other sports and other industries. Together we can discover what is possible.”
“I see my role primarily as a coach and mentor to the management team at the Red Bull Club, but ultimately I am part of a unique, innovative and forward-thinking organization. There’s nothing to be excited about.”
Manager Klopp has been on a break since leaving Liverpool at the end of last season after a nine-year reign at Anfield.
During his time on Merseyside, the German won every domestic and continental competition with the club, ending his 30-year wait for a league title in 2020.
After leaving the club, the 57-year-old said he did not want to work as a coach for the time being, but was considered one of the free agency’s top candidates for the vacant England manager’s post.
He is believed to have secured an exit clause that applies specifically to the German national team.
Klopp is currently being looked at as a potential successor to Julian Nagelsmann if his contract does not extend beyond the end of the 2026 World Cup.
