Jurgen Klopp takes up new role five months after Liverpool exit

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has taken up a new role just five months after he left his role as the Premier League giant manager.

Klopp on Wednesday was announced as the ‘Global Head of Soccer’ at Red Bull. The former Liverpool manager had signed a long-term deal to take on the role – which he will begin on January 1st.

This role will require Klopp to be responsible for the international network of all football clubs at Red Bull – including Leipzig, Salzburg and the New York Red Bulls.

Klopp will also be required to advise the clubs on coaching matters, playing philosophy, development and transfers of players and head coaches.

Speaking about his new role, Klopp told the Red Bull website: ‘After almost 25 years on the sideline, I could not be more excited to get involved in a project like this.

‘The role may have changed but my passion for football and the people who make the game what it is has not. By joining Red Bull at a global level, I want to develop, improve and support the incredible football talent that we have at our disposal.

‘There are many ways that we can do this front using the elite knowledge and experience that Red Bull possesses to learning from other sports and other industries.

‘Together we can discover what is possible. I see my role primarily as a mentor for the coaches and management of the Red Bull clubs but ultimately, I am one part of an organisation that is unique, innovative and forward looking. As I said, this could not excite me more.’

Despite his new job, Klopp has reportedly negotiated an exit clause that would allow him to take the German national team job – should he be approached.