Jurgen Klopp’s Agent Dismisses Red Bull Rumors as Baseless
Jurgen Klopp’s agent has firmly denied rumors linking the former Liverpool manager with the head of global soccer at Red Bull.
Jurgen Klopp’s Future: Red Bull Role Speculation
After a successful nine-year tenure at Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp decided to step down this summer, emphasizing his intention to take at least a year off from football. While he hinted at the possibility of retirement, Klopp reassured fans that his career isn’t over just yet.
Red Bull Rumors Emerge
Despite Klopp’s statements, the Austrian publication Salzburger Nachrichten reported that Red Bull had shown interest in Klopp for their vacant head of global soccer position, left open since Oliver Mintzlaff transitioned to a new role in 2022.
Quick Denials from All Sides
Red Bull was swift to dismiss the rumors as “complete nonsense.” Echoing this sentiment, Klopp’s agent, Marc Kosicke, also refuted the speculation. Speaking to Sky Sports Germany, Kosicke stated, “Total nonsense. There’s nothing to it.”
Klopp’s Past Comments on Red Bull
Although the rumors were unfounded, Klopp has expressed admiration for Red Bull’s approach to football. Ahead of the 2022–23 season, when Liverpool played a pre-season match against Salzburg, Klopp commented on Red Bull’s project in an interview with LFCTV. “What Red Bull is doing is a really interesting project, I have to say. The football philosophy is not too far away from ours as well,” he remarked.
Red Bull’s Football Empire
Red Bull owns shares in several football clubs worldwide. In Europe, they are most recognized for their Bundesliga team, RB Leipzig. Additionally, they own Salzburg in Austria, the MLS team New York Red Bulls, and Red Bull Bragantino in Brazil. Recently, Red Bull acquired a share in Leeds United, a Championship club that will feature the Red Bull logo on their kits in the upcoming season.
Conclusion
While the idea of Klopp joining Red Bull’s global soccer operations was intriguing, the swift denials from both Red Bull and Klopp’s agent make it clear that there is no truth to the rumors. For now, Klopp remains on his planned break, leaving fans to speculate about his next move in the football world.