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Jürgen Klopp Appointed Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull Starting January 1, 2025

Oct 9, 2024, 07:39 AM

Jürgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, has been appointed as the Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull, starting January 1, 2025. This marks his first job since leaving Liverpool earlier this year. Klopp's new role will involve advising Red Bull's football clubs, including RB Leipzig, Salzburg, and New York, on coaching matters, playing philosophy, development, and transfers. He has signed a long-term contract and has negotiated an exit clause that would allow him to become the head coach of the Germany national team in the future. Klopp expressed his excitement about the new role, emphasizing his passion for football and his commitment to developing soccer talent, after almost 25 years on the sideline.