The renowned German coach reached an agreement with the powerful energy drink group to command its direction in the football sector.
Jurgen Kloppformer coach of Liverpoolwas appointed director of football activities in Red Bullannounced on Wednesday the Austrian multinational energy drinks company, heavily involved in high-level football and which owns three clubs, in Leipzig, Salzburg and New York.
The 57-year-old German, who left the Liverpool At the end of last season, he will assume his duties as of January 1, 2025according to the energy drink company’s statement.
According to the same source, Kloppwho returned the ‘Reds’ to their glory years during his nine years on the bench. Anfield winning the Premier League and the Champions League, “He will not be involved in the day-to-day life of the clubs” of the Red Bull galaxy, but rather will be in charge of the “strategic” vision.
“After 25 years on the edge of the field, only a project like this could have motivated me so much”reacted Kloppcited in the statement. “Above all I see my role as an advisor to the coaches and management of the Red Bull clubs.”
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Last summer the German refused to train again in the near future. According to the chain Sky Germanythe contract Klopp with Red Bull contains a termination clause if he has the opportunity to become a national team coach Germany.
In Europewithout having yet settled among the big football clubs, the teams of Salzburgin Austriacountry of origin of the multinational, and in Leipzig they dispute the prestigious Champions League.
In USAthe team New York compete in the MLSa championship that in recent years has attracted great stars such as the Argentine Lionel Messi in it Inter Miami.
Present in other sports, Red Bull It is especially known for its team in Formula 1the queen discipline of mechanical sports. He has won the last three drivers’ world championships with the Dutchman Max Verstappen and is also the current double world champion of constructors.
Source: Ambito
