Klopp is returning to football in a different role

Klopp is returning to football in a different role

Sports Desk
Sports Desk

Published: 08:04 9 October 2024

Jurgen Klopp quit coaching Liverpool last January, ending a nine-year relationship. He also announced that he will no longer be involved in coaching. However, he has now returned to football, although the German tactician will be seen in a new role. He is taking responsibility as the 'Global Head of Soccer' of the Red Bull organization.

There are several clubs and organizations under the Red Bull organization, including Germany's RB Leipzig, RB Salzburg, New York Red Bulls of the United States. With whom the former Liverpool coach will work on football related matters. Klopp will take charge from January 1, 2025, Red Bull authorities said in an official statement.

Klopp was in the dugout at compatriot club Borussia Dortmund before taking charge of Liverpool. Last month (September) he returned to the old address again, but that was only for one match. He officiated at the match held in honor of two former Dortmund footballers Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski. After that, there were rumors that Klopp could be seen coaching England, Germany or the United States national team. But he rejected them. It was understood that he had other plans. That is what Klopp brought forward.

According to the German office of Sky Sports, Red Bull has a contract with Klopp until the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, if there is a suitable offer in Germany, he can leave the company if he wants. It is heard that this 57-year-old coach can be seen in charge of the German national team. In that case, Julian Nagelsmann will lose the position of coach if he does not get the desired success in the tournament in North America.

"After almost 25 years on the sidelines (coaching), I couldn't be involved in anything more exciting than this project," Klopp said of returning to football in a new role. My role may change, but my dedication to football and those associated with it will remain the same.'

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