According to Metro, there are growing fears at Red Bull GmbH that Jurgen Klopp could leave his post as head of global soccer to take over as manager of the German national team this summer. Klopp's advisor Marc Kosicke has made no secret of the fact the DFB (the German FA) have made several enquiries about Klopp for the national team job. Bild reports that this scenario could occur this summer, despite current German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann's contract running until 2028, and is considered very reasonable by a growing number of people at Red Bull.
Since leaving Liverpool, Klopp has taken on a role as head of global football with the Red Bull Group. According to multiple reports, Klopp's primary job sees him overseeing Red Bull's multi-club structure, including RB Leipzig, New York Red Bulls, and Paris FC. However, Salzburger Nachrichten reports that in this role, Klopp oversees the fortunes of RB Salzburg (Austria), RB Leipzig (Germany), New York Red Bulls (USA) and Bragantino (Brazil).
That is complete nonsense and entirely fabricated.
Metro reports it is an open secret that Red Bull are not overly pleased by Klopp’s increasingly low profile, with the German said to be attending matches and visiting training centres less and less frequently. Reports in Austrian publication Salzburger Nachrichten claim the German is seeking pastures new, with the quartet of clubs having achieved little success since his arrival. Things are particularly bad at RB Leipzig, with the club currently fifth in the Bundesliga and in a four-team tussle to secure a qualification spot for the Champions League next season.
AS reports the only job that would tempt Klopp back into the dugout is with Germany. Managing his country is Klopp's long-term ambition, according to AS. According to multiple reports, Klopp admitted he had lost the energy and appetite for the highly pressurised role of management when he left Liverpool in May 2024.
On the contrary: we are extremely satisfied with Jurgen Klopp's work. He invests a great deal of effort, is in constant communication with our coaches and sporting directors, and is sustainably developing our Red Bull football philosophy. We are convinced that he is the right man for this job. That is where we are placing all of our focus and energy.
Metro reports Klopp was heavily linked to the Real Madrid job when Xabi Alonso was relieved of his duties. German publication Bild reports talk of Klopp being installed at Real Madrid has faded into the background. Daily Mirror - Football reports former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly in the sights of Real Madrid. Marca reports Real Madrid are looking for change after Alvaro Arbeloa, who stepped in following Xabi Alonso's sacking, has underwhelmed. Daily Mirror - Football reports there is a growing sense within the Madrid hierarchy that Klopp could be the man to restore an emotional intensity and tactical ability.
Klopp has repeatedly gone on record saying he would never betray Liverpool by managing another team in England. Metro reports a quick return to club management is considered out of the question given the rigorous day-to-day work required. According to multiple reports, Klopp has distanced himself from a return to club management. According to multiple reports, Klopp is refusing to rule out stepping back into the dugout in the future. Chelsea and Manchester United inquired about Klopp, although he had clearly stated that he would not coach any other club in England.
I don’t think he feels he has to do it at least once. Rather, he feels a sense of obligation, that he couldn’t always say no to the job.
Klopp's agent revealed that he was approached by Manchester United and Chelsea as well as by England and the USA to become their manager once he left Liverpool. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Marc Kosicke described that before joining Red Bull, Jurgen could have coached the USA or England, and probably also Germany if Julian Nagelsmann hadn't already been there.
Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff shut down the report that Klopp will leave and branded it as complete nonsense. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Oliver Mintzlaff described that on the contrary, they are extremely satisfied with Jurgen Klopp's work. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Oliver Mintzlaff described that Klopp invests a great deal of effort, is in constant communication with Red Bull's coaches and sporting directors, and is sustainably developing the Red Bull football philosophy.
I’m in a place, as a person, where I’m completely at peace with where I am. I don’t want to be somewhere else. I don’t get up and excited if Real Madrid are showing int
An early termination of Klopp’s deal with Red Bull has not yet been discussed. Salzburger Nachrichten conclude that Red Bull would not stand in Klopp's way should he wish to return to coaching in the summer, with outgoing Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner already lined up as his replacement. According to Bild, it is not particularly likely that Klopp will leave Red Bull to take over a major club already this summer.
Klopp has been seen at numerous PR events, including the recent Winter Olympics in Italy. According to multiple reports, Klopp is also an advisor to the German Football League. Klopp has not been in a managerial dugout since leaving Liverpool at the end of the 2023-24 season, citing that he needed to take a break.
Before joining Red Bull, Jurgen could have coached the USA or England. Probably also Germany, if Julian Nagelsmann hadn't already been there. Even Chelsea and Manchester United inquired, although Jurgen had clearly stated that he would not coach any other club in England. These enquiries keep coming. He's extremely happy with what he's achieved. And it's still wonderful to go down in history as one of the few coaches who only managed three clubs and were never fired.
Whether Klopp gets to fulfil that ambition in the near future could depend on how Germany fare at the World Cup under Julian Nagelsmann, who has a contract until after Euro 2028, according to multiple reports. Fotbollskanalen reports Jürgen Klopp is rumored to be returning to the manager's bench, with the German national team coach position being a possibility for Klopp after the summer.
Daily Mail - Sport reports Jurgen Klopp has been sensationally linked with a return to management, with an Austrian report claiming he could quit his role at Red Bull. Daily Mail - Sport reports Klopp has been linked with a number of jobs this coming summer, including Real Madrid. When approached for comment, both Chelsea and Manchester United denied the agent's claims.
Klopp has not been in a managerial dugout since leaving Liverpool at the end of the 2023-24 season, citing that he needed to take a break.
Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff shut down the report that Klopp will leave and branded it as complete nonsense. When approached for comment, both Chelsea and Manchester United denied the agent's claims.
Reports in Austrian publication Salzburger Nachrichten claim the German is seeking pastures new, with the quartet of clubs having achieved little success since his arrival. Salzburger Nachrichten conclude that Red Bull would not stand in Klopp's way should he wish to return to coaching in the summer, with outgoing Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner already lined up as his replacement. Bild reports that this scenario could occur this summer, despite current German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann's contract running until 2028, and is considered very reasonable by a growing number of people at Red Bull.
Whether Jurgen Klopp has actually decided to leave Red Bull or is actively seeking a return to management remains unclear. What specific terms or conditions in Klopp's contract with Red Bull might allow or prevent an early departure has not been disclosed. How serious the interest from Real Madrid or the German FA is, and whether formal offers have been made, is also unknown. Whether Klopp's reduced visibility at Red Bull matches and training centers is a sign of dissatisfaction or part of his agreed role has not been clarified by either party.