After leaving Liverpool, Jürgen Klopp will take his first position as global head of soccer at Red Bull.
In his first position since departing Premier League powerhouse Liverpool earlier this year, Jürgen Klopp was named the Red Bull group’s worldwide head of soccer on Wednesday.
On January 1, 2025, Klopp will take over the position with the Red Bull organization, which owns a number of teams, including the New York Red Bulls in the US, RB Leipzig in Germany, and RB Salzburg in Austria.
Jürgen Klopp was announced as the global head of soccer for the Red Bull group in what will be his first job since leaving Premier League giant Liverpool earlier this year
In a news statement, Klopp stated, “I am extremely thrilled to be involved in a project like this after nearly 25 years on the sidelines.” “My love for football and the people who contribute to the game’s uniqueness has not diminished, even though the role has changed.
“I want to help Red Bull’s amazing football talent grow, get better, and be supported by joining them on a worldwide scale.
In the end, he continued, “I see my role primarily as a mentor for the coaches and management of the Red Bull clubs, but I am one part of an organization that is unique, innovative, and forward looking.” As I have stated, I am quite excited about this.
According to a press release from the firm, Klopp will “focus on supporting the sports directors in advancing the Red Bull philosophy” in his new position with Red Bull, rather than managing the network of clubs on a daily basis.
“He will also help scout top talent and support coach training and development by utilizing his wide network.”
After nine productive years at Liverpool, Klopp departed at the end of the 2023–24 campaign.
The German won nearly every trophy imaginable while he was at Liverpool, including the UEFA Super League, the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Additionally, Liverpool placed second in the Europa League and twice in the Champions League.
If the role becomes open, Klopp can leave Red Bull to become the head coach of the German national team, according to a condition in his contract, according to Sky Sports in Germany.
The Germany position has long been associated with Klopp. The position is presently held by Julian Nagelsmann, a former manager of Bayern Munich.
Klopp won the German league twice with Borussia Dortmund before taking over as manager of Liverpool.
Oliver Mintzlaff, Red Bull’s CEO of corporate initiatives and investments, stated in a statement, “We are extremely proud of this outstanding and undoubtedly the strongest signing in Red Bull’s soccer history.”
“With his exceptional skills and charisma, Jürgen Klopp is one of the greatest and most influential people in world football.” He will revolutionize our participation in international soccer and its ongoing growth in his capacity as Head of Soccer. In order to improve the clubs even more, both individually and collectively, we are asking for insightful and decisive impulses in crucial areas.