Global Soccer Powerhouse Red Bull Taps Legendary Manager Jürgen Klopp for Top Role
In a move that’s set to send shockwaves throughout the soccer world, Red Bull has secured the services of iconic manager Jürgen Klopp as its new global head of soccer, effective January 2025. The 57-year-old German tactician ended his nearly nine-year tenure at Liverpool FC at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, citing exhaustion as the primary reason for his departure.
Red Bull’s extensive soccer empire spans the globe, with top-tier clubs like RB Leipzig in Germany, RB Salzburg in Austria, and New York Red Bulls in the United States. Interestingly, Klopp’s trusted lieutenant, Pep Lijnders, took the reins at Salzburg following their Liverpool exit. However, Lijnders is currently under intense pressure after his side suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat at the hands of Sturm Graz, hot on the heels of a 4-0 drubbing by French outfit Brest.
During his remarkable stint at Liverpool, Klopp masterminded the club’s resurgence to the pinnacle of English and European soccer. Under his guidance, the Reds claimed their first league title in three decades in 2020, as well as the coveted Champions League crown in 2019. Additionally, the team won the FA Cup and Carabao Cup in 2022, and finished as runners-up in the Champions League in 2018 and 2022, as well as the Europa League final in 2016. The Reds also secured the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup titles in 2019.
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