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Jurgen Klopp would have turned down the England job out of respect to Liverpool, according to Rio Ferdinand.

Klopp, comes out of Liverpool, but I don’t think he was quite gettable.

He left under the circumstances of saying he was tired and there were personal issues going on, then jumps into the England job straight away – I don’t think that was going to happen.”



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Klopp, who according to reports has a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave to become Germany's boss, said he sees his new role primarily as a mentor.

“After almost 25 years on the sideline, I could not be more excited to get involved in a project like this,” he said!

Jurgen Klopp said he wanted to take a break after leaving Liverpool.

I see my role primarily as a mentor for the coaches and management of the Red Bull clubs but ultimately, I am one part of an organisation that is unique, innovative and forward-looking.”

Red Bull owns German side RB Leipzig, Austrian outfit Red Bull Salzburg, MLS side New York Red Bulls and Brazilian clubs Red Bull Bragantino and Red Bull Brasil.