Overview
- Jürgen Klopp, now serving as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer, attended an ice hockey game in Munich for his first public appearance in the role.
- The 57-year-old officially started his position on January 1, overseeing Red Bull-affiliated soccer clubs in Leipzig, Salzburg, New York, Brazil, and Japan, among others.
- Klopp is set to be formally introduced at an event in Salzburg on Tuesday, where he will likely address questions about his new responsibilities.
- RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose expressed optimism about Klopp's potential contributions, citing his extensive network and expertise in squad planning.
- While Klopp’s appointment marks a shift from his traditional roles, his focus will reportedly remain on strategic guidance rather than coaching individual teams.