Jurgen Klopp could return to management in summer with Liverpool icon 'on verge of Red Bull exit'

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Jurgen Klopp has been out of the dugout since his shock Liverpool departure two years ago10:07, 26 Feb 2026Updated 10:13, 26 Feb 2026Red Bull will not stand in the way of former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp if he wants to return to football management, according to reports.The German has been in his position as the organisation's Head of Global Soccer for over 12 months following his shock Reds departure. But it has been claimed that although the partnership has worked on the media front, with the organisation having a worldwide focus on them since Klopp's arrival, performances on the pitch haven't been so satisfactory with RB Leipzig sitting fifth in the Bundesliga.READ MORE: Liverpool Champions League rematch confirmed after red card controversyREAD MORE: Emotional Diego Simeone is not thinking about Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp named as inspirationSalzburger Nachrichten, via BILD, have claimed that Red Bull would not stand in Klopp's way if he was open to a return to management.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageThe German has made it no secret that he is happy away from the pressurised situation of a competitive dressing room, as he appears to be relishing the new challenge in a hierarchical role at Red Bull.Despite that, speculation over his next move has remained rife, and it is likely to intensify after the World Cup in the summer, as he has faced constant links as a replacement of Julian Nagelsmann as Germany's head coach.He has also been touted to replace Arne Slot after the Dutchman's early-season troubles. A podcast with Stephen Bartlett was released hours after Liverpool's defeat to Manchester United where the German admitted a return to Liverpool would be possible.He said: "I said I will never coach a team in England again, that means if it's Liverpool, theoretically it's possible.

I don't miss that; I don't."Recently, it emerged that Manchester United, Chelsea and a host of national teams have sounded out Klopp over a possible return.Klopp's long-time agent Marc Kosicke revealed in an interview that the Reds' Premier League rivals had approached him over a managerial comeback, while England and the USA also made contact over their head coach roles.Speaking to Transfermarkt, Kosicke said: "Maybe at some point he'll say he needs to smell the locker room again. He's extremely happy with what he's achieved.