Upon leaving Liverpool after the end of the last season, Jurgen Klopp said he would not manage a club or a country for at least a year.And he kept his word.Still, we are all left quite bemused by the news that the former Reds manager has become the new ‘Head of Global Soccer’ at Red Bull, as per renowned football journalist Florian Plettenberg.“…this could not excite me more.” @Jurgenkloppite7 The feeling is mutual💪 #GivesYouWiiings pic.twitter.com/enylBCASPg— Red Bull (@redbull) October 9, 2024 According to Plettenberg, Klopp has already signed a long-term contract and will start his new job on January 1, 2025.”Additionally, Klopp has secured an exit option, allowing him to become the head coach of the Germany national team in the future, as a potential successor to Julian Nagelsmann.”From January, Klopp will advise all Red Bull teams (Leipzig, Salzburg, Leeds, New York, Bragantino, Omya Ardija) on coaching matters, playing philosophy, development and transfers of talents/head coaches and more. Oliver Mintzlaff was determined to get Klopp,” explained Plettenberg on X.##NAJAVA_MECA_8401481##As per BILD, this should be a higher-level role, not a day-to-day job.”It’s about Klopp bringing in his specialist knowledge, his experience, his network – his charisma anyway. A mixture of strategist, analyst and consultant when it comes to transfers, coaches and club development. For example, if Leipzig coach Marco Rose needs a sparring partner, he could exchange ideas with Klopp in the future.”The official announcement of the new partnership is still expected today.”In the role, Klopp is likely to spend more time on planes, in stadiums and on training grounds than at the company headquarters in Fuschl am See, Austria. But first, he continues to go on vacation. Until the start on January 1, he still has a lot of time for his wife Ulla, the grandchildren and his beloved padel sport,” concluded BILD.##EDITORS_CHOICE##
