UEFA official launches astonishing personal attack on Jurgen Klopp - 'I never liked him'
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A UEFA official has launched an astonishing personal attack on Jurgen Klopp - questioning his decision to leave Liverpool, join up with Red Bull and brand him a 'clown'A UEFA official has launched an astonishing assault on Jurgen Klopp, targeting his appearance, his choice to depart Liverpool and accept a position with Red Bull - alleging he is there "just to collect money".Florin Prunea, a former Romanian international who now serves as a UEFA delegate, has criticised numerous decisions made by the German in recent years. Klopp is considered amongst the finest managers of his generation and currently holds a directorial position with Red Bull Soccer.Given Prunea's current UEFA responsibilities, which involve ensuring matches proceed without incident by supervising all elements of a fixture and serving as a liaison to UEFA headquarters, his remarks about Klopp are particularly startling.Speaking in his native Romanian, he employed a term which essentially saw him describe the former Liverpool manager as a "clown." Prunea subsequently challenged his motives for departing Liverpool, despite the podcast presenter mentioning burnout following more than eight years at the helm.READ MORE: Granit Xhaka makes Florian Wirtz promise as Liverpool man sent strong new backingREAD MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold learns his Liverpool vs Real Madrid fate after battling injuryPrunea targeted his subsequent appointment and declared on the IamSport Podcast that Klopp: "Went to Red Bull.
He went to Red Bull Salzburg just to hang around and get some money for nothing."Klopp, having guided Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund to league triumphs, has insisted he doesn't wish to return to a coaching role. He's currently operating within a multi-club structure with his brief involving a supervisory position across several clubs including RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg and New York Red Bulls.Prunea didn't mince his words when it came to Klopp, making a jibe at his appearance and stating: "I never liked him.
This makes Prunea's criticism all the more unexpected.Previously, the German coach had spoken about his new venture with Red Bull, saying: "A few months after that the opportunity came up. Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool FC by clicking here .Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.