Jürgen Klopp receives the Order of Merit of the State of Baden-Württemberg yesterday. Born in Stuttgart, he received the award for his wide-ranging social commitment outside of sport. Photo: Bernd Weißbrod/dpa
Jurgen Klopp is expected to become the new Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull, in his first return to football since leaving Liverpool.
The 57-year-old will start work at the start of January, according to reports from Sky Germany, in advising all Red Bull teams on a range of issues, including philosophy and transfer.
It’s claimed that Klopp has also included an exit clause in his contract to allow him to take charge of the German national team in the future.
Klopp left Anfield in the summer after almost a decade in charge, during which he won the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, Club World Cup, Super Cup and two League Cups.
A Red Bull statement read: “In his strategic role, Jurgen Klopp will not be involved in the clubs’ day-to-day operations but will focus on supporting the sports directors in advancing the Red Bull philosophy.
“He will also leverage his extensive network to aid in scouting top talent and contribute to the training and development of coaches.”
