Jurgen Klopp set to follow Jose Mourinho’s footsteps in new role

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has reportedly agreed a shock return to management that would see him follow in Jose Mourinho’s footsteps.

Klopp walked away from the dugout in 2024 when bidding an emotional farewell to Premier League giants Liverpool. With various teams eager to have him on board, at the start of 2025, Klopp took over as Head of Global Soccer for the Red Bull Group – overseeing strategic plans for their collection of football clubs, which includes RB Leipzig, the New York Red Bulls, Leeds United and Paris FC.

However, the 57-year-old German is reportedly set for a new role with Seria A side, Roma.

According to La Stampa, the Serie A outfit have parted company with ex-Chelsea and Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri as he heads into retirement. Klopp was identified as a top target by the Friedkin ownership group in Rome “some time ago”.

It is claimed that a “full agreement” has been reached with Klopp, as he prepares to leave the Red Bull Group and head to Italy. He had been in discussions with another club – one preparing for a big-money takeover – but is ready to take charge at Stadio Olimpico.

Report claim Klopp misses “the world of football and the pitch”, he is reportedly pining for a return to everyday coaching.