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Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is about to step into a new chapter of his illustrious football career.

After leaving Liverpool in May 2024, Klopp has spent the past months away from the dugout.

Many Liverpool fans were left wondering if he would ever return to football.

Now, the answer is clear.

Klopp has been appointed Red Bull’s head of global soccer, a role that marks a shift from coaching to a strategic position.

In this new role, Klopp will oversee Red Bull’s extensive football network.

It includes clubs like RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, and New York Red Bulls.

The job involves mentoring sporting directors, helping scout top talent, and contributing to coach development.

Red Bull described it as a “strategic role” that would leverage Klopp’s “extensive network” to push their football philosophy forward.

Antoine Arnault, part of Red Bull’s partnership with Paris FC, said Klopp was “very excited” to begin this new project.

Jurgen Klopp first match in Red Bull role confirmed

Klopp’s first match in this capacity is confirmed.

As per a L’Equipe report, he will attend Paris FC’s Ligue 2 game against Amiens SC on January 11, 2025, at Stade Charléty in Paris.

Paris FC, co-owned by Red Bull and the Arnault family, is a key part of Red Bull’s plan to expand its presence in France.

Klopp will be watching closely as Paris FC, once top of Ligue 2, attempts to recover from a recent dip in form.

The club is now second in the league after only one win in six matches.

This visit will showcase Klopp’s commitment to his new role.

It also marks his return to football in a working capacity since his final game as Liverpool manager in May 2024, when the Reds beat Wolves 2-0.

Liverpool fans will undoubtedly follow Klopp’s journey, curious to see how he applies his expertise in this innovative role.

For Klopp, this is the start of an exciting new chapter, one he seems ready to embrace wholeheartedly.

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