Jurgen Klopp's stance on return to management changing after emotional Liverpool exit
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Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been linked with a return to management amid claims that he could leave his role as Red Bull’s global head of soccerJurgen Klopp continues to be linked with leaving Red Bull - despite Oliver Mintzlaff branding the suggestion a 'complete nonsense' last month. And even though Klopp has been Red Bull’s global head of soccer since January 2025, that hasn’t stopped him being consistently linked with a return to coaching.Real Madrid had been mentioned as a possible destination in recent weeks following Xabi Alonso’s departure in January.READ MORE: Wolves boss Rob Edwards makes 'angry' Liverpool point before FA Cup rematchREAD MORE: Arne Slot makes telling admission on latest Liverpool failure as top four hopes rockedAnd a report published by Salzburger Nachrichten last month claimed that Klopp’s position was no longer secure at Red Bull, and the company would not stand in his way if he wished to return to management.Responding to those claims, Mintzlaf told The Athletic: “That’s complete nonsense and totally unfounded.
On the contrary: We are extremely satisfied with Jurgen Klopp’s work.“He invests a great deal, 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 the job. That’s where we are focusing all our energy and attention.”But despite Mintzlaf’s stance, French publication L'Equipe is now reporting that the sporting situation of the two main clubs in the Red Bull group is being viewed as hardly satisfactory, and part of the responsibility lies with Klopp.RB Leipzig are fifth in the Bundesliga, while RB Salzburg were dumped out of the Europa League in the group stages.The report goes on to claim that the more time passes, the more the German would like to return to coaching, with Oliver Glasner being mentioned as a possible successor at the end of the season.And even though both Chelsea and Manchester United denied the claim, Marc Kosicke, Klopp’s agent, claimed last month that he subsequently fielded interest from the two Premier League clubs as both looked to hire the German.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
“But at the moment he’s very, very happy in his role.“Before joining Red Bull, Jürgen could have coached the USA or England. These inquiries keep coming.“He’s extremely happy with what he’s achieved.