Jürgen Klopp Appointed as Red Bull's Global Head of Soccer, Starting January 1, 2025

Oct 9, 2024, 07:17 AM

Jürgen Klopp, former Liverpool manager, has been appointed as the new Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull. Klopp, who left Liverpool earlier this year, will begin his new role on January 1, 2025. He has signed a long-term contract with Red Bull and will advise all Red Bull teams, including Leipzig, Salzburg, and New York, on coaching matters, playing philosophy, development, and transfers. Additionally, Klopp has negotiated an exit clause that would allow him to become the German national team coach in the future. Klopp expressed his excitement about the new role, stating that he sees himself primarily as a mentor for the coaches and management of the Red Bull clubs. The Red Bull Group has officially confirmed the appointment.