Jurgen Klopp, the renowned German football coach, has reportedly signed a new contract with Red Bull to take on the role of Global Head of Soccer, according to Sky Germany. This marks a major shift in Klopp’s career after his departure from Liverpool at the end of last season, where he enjoyed a highly successful nine-year spell. During his tenure with the Premier League giants, Klopp steered Liverpool to significant triumphs, including victories in both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League, cementing his legacy as one of the top managers in the club’s history.
Klopp initially left Liverpool to take a well-deserved break from the demands of football management. However, it appears that he has now agreed to step back into the football world in a different capacity. Starting in 2025, Klopp will take on a new role that is distinct from the traditional managerial positions he has held in the past. Instead of leading a team from the sidelines, Klopp will be overseeing multiple Red Bull football teams and playing a pivotal role in their strategic direction and decision-making processes.
In his new role as Global Head of Soccer, Klopp will serve as an advisor to Red Bull’s football clubs, which include RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, New York Red Bulls, and Red Bull Bragantino. He will be responsible for guiding these clubs on key areas such as coaching, management, player development, and recruitment strategies. This position will challenge Klopp in a different way, as it requires a broader, more holistic approach to football operations across several teams, rather than focusing on the day-to-day management of a single club.
While Klopp has embraced this new opportunity with Red Bull, reports suggest that his contract includes a provision allowing him to leave for the Germany national team job, should the opportunity arise in the future. Klopp has been linked with the Germany managerial position in recent months, and it seems likely that he may eventually step into that role, rather than returning to club management in the near future. The specifics of Klopp’s contract with Red Bull, including its length, have not been made public, but it does grant him the flexibility to return to coaching if he chooses.
Interestingly, Klopp’s new role with Red Bull will also reunite him with Pep Lijnders, his former assistant coach at Liverpool, who is currently coaching Red Bull Salzburg. With his wealth of experience and knowledge of the game, Klopp is considered a perfect fit for this high-level advisory position, though it will undoubtedly present new challenges compared to his previous managerial roles.
