Red Bull chief speaks out on Jurgen Klopp exit as Liverpool theory emerges

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We will continue to invest in identifying and developing the next generation of players and coaches, while further strengthening the structures and expertise to compete at the highest level."The 59-year-old, who signed a four-year contract with the DFB, is reunited with former Liverpool assistants Pep Lijnders and Peter Krawietz.And former Liverpool forward Peter Crouch believes Klopp always had his heart set on becoming Germany boss once he left Anfield.He said: "I do think he always secretly wanted this job [after leaving Liverpool]. It’s one of those jobs where you can get some time off but you're still involved in everything that's going football-wise."I imagine he's got a little bit of a bug and desire for the Germany job.

I'd have absolutely loved to have played for him."Klopp, who stepped down as Liverpool manager in the summer of 2024, after almost nine years in charge, issued a warning to the German media at his unveiling, warning them: "If you go after my family, I am gone."He said: "I'm not doing this job for myself. I’m doing it for you.

I'm taking this job even though I've seen how you've treated Julian Nagelsmann. I'm taking it even though I've seen how you've treated Thomas Tuchel."If you go after my family, I'm gone.