On October 9, 2024, Red Bull formalized the arrival of Jürgen Klopp as “director of world football”. “In his new role, the charismatic German will oversee Red Bull’s international network of football clubs. He will not be involved in the day-to-day operations of the clubs, but will provide strategic insight in helping individual sporting directors drive the Red Bull philosophy forward.”said the press release. Klopp took office on January 1, 2025 and over the months he appeared in all the areas invested by the Austrian company: RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, the New York Red Bulls, RB Bragantino in Brazil, Paris FC and Leeds United.
Visibility, yes, but results? Not enough, reports this Thursday Salzburger Nachrichten. Management would not be satisfied with the impact of the German technician on the clubs mentioned. RB Leipzig is only aiming for a place in the top 4 of the Bundesliga, RB Salzburg recently sacked its coach, Paris FC and Leeds United are fighting to stay. If Jürgen Klopp generated, in his first year, more media coverage than Red Bull in the history of world football, it is clear that no one can be satisfied with the sporting performances of clubs.
Already prestigious touches for its future
Therefore, an early breakup is already being considered, reports the Austrian media. Especially since Klopp’s successor is the obvious choice. This is Oliver Glasner, the coach of Crystal Palace, at the end of his contract next June. The latter already has some experience within Red Bull and its structures. In 2012, he worked for several months as a sports coordinator in Salzburg, then served as an assistant coach for almost two years. However, Red Bull boss Oliver Mintzlaff was keen to react to the information and deny it: “This is complete nonsense and totally unfounded. On the contrary: we are extremely satisfied with the work of Jürgen Klopp. »
Initially linked until 2029 with the Red Bull group, Klopp had several times denied a desire to return to the sidelines, but the discourse has evolved slightly in recent weeks. “I am in a situation where I feel in perfect inner peace, where I want to be. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. For now, I would say no, but you should never say never. I don’t think I’ll change my mind, but you never know.”he said at the end of January. It must be said that several prestigious solutions could be available to him at the end of the season. Firstly, Real Madrid, where Florentino Pérez is desperately trying to convince him. The German selection also extends its arms to him after the World Cup. And there could also be a possible return on the Liverpool side. There will be no shortage of offers for Jürgen Klopp if he were to leave Red Bull earlier than expected!
