Jurgen Klopp is alleged to have agreed his move to Red Bull as their new Head of Global Football as far back as 2022, at a time when he had almost two years left on his Liverpool contract.
Klopp stepped down when his Anfield deal expired at the end of last season. His job with Red Bull, which starts in January 2025, was announced this week. He has also been slated, both for the role itself, and going back into work so soon after declaring he had no energy left and needed time off.
It was initially anticipated to be a year out of football to recharge, similar to what Pep Guardiola did in 2012 after leaving Barcelona. But since he walked away from Liverpool it has been four months.
“A few months ago I said I don’t see myself on the sideline anymore and it is still the case. But I still love football and working and Red Bull gives me the perfect platform for that,” Klopp explained.
Source – Report: Jurgen Klopp agreed to take Red Bull job while Liverpool manager (90min.com)
