Jurgen Klopp and Red Bull exit reports persist despite official statement

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The report from L’Equipe comes after Red Bull’s football chief Oliver Mintzlaff already branded the speculation as “complete nonsense” Image Credits: Imago Images Jurgen Klopp’s future with the Red Bull football group is again under the microscope, with fresh reports in France suggesting the former Liverpool manager could already be considering an early exit from his role as director of football – despite an official denial from the company. The German only took up the position in January 2025, overseeing RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg and New York Red Bulls, and was widely viewed as the key figure in the next phase of the energy‑drink giant’s football project.

This despite Red Bull’s football chief Oliver Mintzlaff branding the prior reports as “complete nonsense”: “That is complete nonsense and entirely made up,” he asserted. He invests a great deal of time and effort, is in constant communication with our coaches and sporting directors, and continues to develop our Red Bull football philosophy in a sustainable way.” “We are convinced that he is the right man for this job.

That is where we are putting all our focus and energy.” Current Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is cited as a leading candidate to replace him as Red Bull’s new Head of Global Soccer. It does seem strange that reports are now coming out of France as well as Germany that Klopp could be on the move, so it’s definitely a situation to keep an eye on.