Jürgen Klopp Begins Role as Red Bull’s Global Head of Soccer
The former Liverpool manager makes his first public appearance at an ice hockey game, with his official introduction scheduled for Tuesday in Salzburg.
- 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.