Reaction to his choice to join Red Bull as their "Global Head of Soccer" prompted Jurgen Klopp to issue a statement. The 57-year-old, who had an incredible nine-year spell at Liverpool, has been taking things easy and enjoying time with his family. On Wednesday morning, though, it was officially announced that Klopp had assumed a new position.
He will serve as an advisor to Red Bull starting in January 2025, managing the company's prestigious global network of teams, which includes RB Leipzig, New York Red Bulls, and Red Bull Salzburg. While it's not a full-time position, Klopp will oversee coaching, player development, and recruitment strategies.
“Red Bull gives me the perfect platform for that” : Jurgen Kloop
The former Liverpool head coach spoke to the fans through a video posted on his Instagram. He said, "Some of you might have heard already, some of you haven't, from 1 January 2025 I will be head of Global Soccer of Red Bull. Really looking forward to that. A few months ago I said I don't see myself on the sideline anymore and it is still the case. But I still love football and working and Red Bull gives me the perfect platform for that.”
The former Borussia Dortmund manager said, "I want to share my experience which I collected over the years and we all know there are more successful managers out there. In my career I fought for promotion, fought against relegation and fought for titles and trophies. Sometimes we failed and sometimes we succeeded and dealing with that is not easy.”
Jurgen Klopp concluded by saying that, "I want to learn again because when you're in the job and you have to play every three days, you barely have time for that. And now I have time and I have opportunity. And I want to see and figure out what is useful for football - developing football a little bit as well. Really looking forward to it but now I go back on holiday. See you in January."
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Jurgen Klopp comments on new Red Bull role after fans express disappointment
Former Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp has decided to take a new role with Red Bull but the fans expressed disappointment with this decision.
Reaction to his choice to join Red Bull as their "Global Head of Soccer" prompted Jurgen Klopp to issue a statement. The 57-year-old, who had an incredible nine-year spell at Liverpool, has been taking things easy and enjoying time with his family. On Wednesday morning, though, it was officially announced that Klopp had assumed a new position.
He will serve as an advisor to Red Bull starting in January 2025, managing the company's prestigious global network of teams, which includes RB Leipzig, New York Red Bulls, and Red Bull Salzburg. While it's not a full-time position, Klopp will oversee coaching, player development, and recruitment strategies.
“Red Bull gives me the perfect platform for that” : Jurgen Kloop
The former Liverpool head coach spoke to the fans through a video posted on his Instagram. He said, "Some of you might have heard already, some of you haven't, from 1 January 2025 I will be head of Global Soccer of Red Bull. Really looking forward to that. A few months ago I said I don't see myself on the sideline anymore and it is still the case. But I still love football and working and Red Bull gives me the perfect platform for that.”
The former Borussia Dortmund manager said, "I want to share my experience which I collected over the years and we all know there are more successful managers out there. In my career I fought for promotion, fought against relegation and fought for titles and trophies. Sometimes we failed and sometimes we succeeded and dealing with that is not easy.”
Jurgen Klopp concluded by saying that, "I want to learn again because when you're in the job and you have to play every three days, you barely have time for that. And now I have time and I have opportunity. And I want to see and figure out what is useful for football - developing football a little bit as well. Really looking forward to it but now I go back on holiday. See you in January."