Jurgen Klopp gets chance for coaching return as Red Bull's stance on exit clear
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Jurgen Klopp could be on the verge of stepping down from his role as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer, with reports suggesting the energy drink giant would not stand in his way if he wanted to return to managementJurgen Klopp left Liverpool and soccer management in 2024(Image: Getty Images)Red Bull will not obstruct former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp if he wishes to make a comeback to soccer management.The German has held his role as the organization's Head of Global Soccer for more than a year after his surprising departure from Liverpool. It will mark the first time that the Champions League and Premier League-winning strategist will occupy the L4 hotseat since his final match in charge against Wolves in 2024.The German has been open about his contentment away from the high-pressure environment of a competitive dressing room, as he seems to be enjoying the fresh challenge in a management role at Red Bull.Klopp has been enjoying his time away from management(Image: Getty Images)Nonetheless, rumors surrounding his next move have continued to circulate and are likely to grow louder following the World Cup in the summer, as he has been repeatedly linked as a potential successor to Julian Nagelsmann as Germany's manager.He has also been suggested as a possible replacement for Arne Slot following the Dutchman's difficult start to the season.
A podcast with Stephen Bartlett was published hours after Liverpool's loss to Manchester United, in which the German acknowledged a return to Liverpool would be feasible.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, Klopp's long-standing agent, Marc Kosicke, disclosed in an interview that the Reds' Premier League rivals had approached him about a managerial return, while England and the United States also reached out about their head coach positions.Speaking to Transfermarkt, Kosicke said: "Maybe at some point he'll say he needs to smell the locker room again.
But at the moment, he's very, very happy in his role. He's extremely happy with what he's achieved.