Since he joined the Paris FC project as a world football director for Red Bull, the name Jürgen Klopp has been on everyone's lips. His involvement, his regular calls for the coach, his presence at the stadium … Many have seen the beginnings of a return to a bench. The question arose: was he going to end up taking the reins of the Parisian club? Tired of rumors, the former Liverpool coach decided to answer.
Klopp makes things clear: “Never again coach”
And his answer is disconcerting. Questioned by The Athletic On whether he was missing if the bench was missing, he replied, detaching each word: ” Not. Of. All. »» He goes even further: ” I knew I would work again. But I also knew that I no longer wanted to work as a coach. »» A bomb. Klopp does not close the door, he locks it in a double turn.
He explains savoring his new life, far from stress and daily pressure. “In 25 years, I went to two weddings – including mine”, He confides, before adding that he has been more often to the cinema in the past eight weeks than during his entire coach career. He rediscovers a normal life, and he likes.
A role of the shadow that suits him perfectly
His new position at Red Bull is tailor -made for him. He oversees, advises, draws a strategic vision for the Galaxy clubs, including Paris FC. But he is no longer on the front line, he is no longer judged on the result of the weekend. A decline that suits him perfectly.
Of course, he leaves a door ajar, with humor. “I am 58 years old. If I start again at 65, everyone would say, 'You said you wouldn't do it anymore!' »». But the main message is there. Jürgen Klopp turned the page. The “Heavy Metal Football” on the edge of the field is over. Paris FC will therefore have to continue to build without it on the bench. But with his brain behind the scenes. And it's already huge.
