Jürgen Klopp: “He can give Red Bull football a soul”

Faster than expected Jurgen Klopp announced his return to football. From next year he will be under contract as Global Head of Soccer at the energy drink company Red Bull, which also runs several football clubs. What the international media wrote about this decision:

The British ones The sun Title: “Klopp ‘n’ Roll”. It says: “Klopp justified his resignation with exhaustion, and now he has taken up a new position – but not as a coach.” It was only in the summer that Klopp gave up his coaching position at the traditional club Liverpool FC after nine years. At the time, he announced that he would not take on a new coaching position for a year. With the new contract he has now moved to the manager level; his work will be of a strategic nature and not in active day-to-day business. The sun points out: “However, he could end his contract early – thanks to a special clause that would allow him to leave if the DFB came knocking.”

Klopp “lured” back into football

Also based in London Just writes: “Klopp left Liverpool to take a break from the dugout. However, he has now been lured back to football and will lead the strategic direction of Red Bull clubs worldwide, which include RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, the New York Red Bulls and Red Bull Bragantino in Brazil.

The Austrian media in particular are satisfied with the deal. The Courier concluded: “The rumors are coming true: Red Bull is bringing in star coach Jürgen Klopp.” Salzburg coach Pepijn Lijnders was also supported by the decision.

Of the Salzburg News, Where Red Bull has its headquarters, it says: “The Klopp coup: No Red Bull transfer has ever been bigger.” Watching Jürgen Klopp at work made me want to play football. They conclude: “He can give Red Bull football a soul.”

“A great success for Red Bull”

The one for the US New York Times belonging portal The athlete writes: “When an emotional Klopp said goodbye to Anfield in May, he insisted he wanted to take a year off to recharge his batteries.” Given his passion for football and the numerous job offers, it is little surprise that the 57-year-old year-old decided to end his break early. “It is a great success for Red Bull to win him over and the appeal for Klopp is obvious.”

Spanish and Portuguese media also reported on the decision. Die AS wrote: “Surprise: Klopp to Red Bull. The German coach becomes the new world football director at Red Bull.” In the Portuguese Sapo It said: “Jürgen Klopp defined his future and moved to Red Bull with an important clause in mind with the German national team in mind.”