Jurgen Klopp makes swift return to football after emotional Liverpool exit as new role ‘announced’

Jurgen Klopp has reportedly agreed to a new role after leaving Liverpool in the summer.

After nearly nine years at the helm, Klopp decided to step down as Liverpool manager at the end of the 23/24 season.

During his time in charge, the Reds won the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup among other trophies.

Since his departure from Anfield, Klopp has been linked with the likes of England, team USA and Barcelona.

However, it was suggested that the German wanted to take a break from working in football before deciding on his next move.

On Wednesday morning, it was claimed that Klopp is set to embark on a new role.

As reported by BILD’s head of football, Christian Falk, who wrote on social media: “Breaking: Former Liverpool Manager Jürgen Klopp will be the new “Global Head of Soccer“ of Red Bull from 1. January 2025.”

According to Sky Sports Germany, Klopp will ‘advise all Red Bull teams’ on areas such as coaching, philosophies, player development and signing new players and managers.

The likes of Red Bull Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, New York Red Bulls and Red Bull Bragantino are set to benefit from Klopp’s arrival.

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Klopp’s assistant at Liverpool, Pepijn Lijnders, is currently the manager of RB Salzburg.

However, the Dutchman is under increasing pressure after a poor start to the campaign.

Salzburg were thrashed 5-0 by Sturm Graz last week after also losing 4-0 to French side Brest in the Champions League.

Apart from Lijnders, some of Klopp’s backroom staff at Liverpool, including the likes of Vitor Matos and Andreas Kornmayer have also moved to Austria.

Meanwhile, former Liverpool player Bobby Clark joined Salzburg on a permanent deal this summer and was later joined by Stefan Bajcetic, who joined on a season-long loan.

Both players were given their full Liverpool debut by Klopp.