Jurgen Klopp reveals why he’s taken up shock new role five months after his Liverpool exit and insists he ‘could not be more excited’ for new project

Jurgen Klopp has revealed the reasons why he has taken on a brand new role as ‘Global Head of Soccer’ at Red Bull.

It was confirmed on Wednesday morning that the former Liverpool manager had signed a long-term contract to take up the role, which he will start on January 1.

This role requires Klopp to be responsible for the international network of all football clubs at Red Bull – including Leipzig, Salzburg and the New York Red Bulls.

He will have to advise the clubs on coaching matters, playing philosophy, development and transfers of players and head coaches.

Speaking about his new role, Klopp said the Red Bull website: ‘After almost 25 years of being on the sidelines, I couldn’t be more excited to get involved in a project like this.

The former Liverpool manager will take up the role at Red Bull on January 1

‘The role may have changed, but my passion for football and the people who make the game what it is has not. By joining Red Bull at a global level, I want to develop, improve and support the incredible football talent we have at our disposal.

“There are many ways we can do this by using the elite knowledge and experience that Red Bull possesses to learn from other sports and other industries.

‘Together we can discover what is possible. I see my role primarily as a mentor to the coaches and management of the Red Bull clubs, but ultimately I am part of an organization that is unique, innovative and future-oriented. Like I said, this couldn’t excite me more.’

Furthermore, Klopp has negotiated an exit clause that would allow him to take up the German national team job – should he be approached.

It has been widely reported in recent months that the European giants have identified Klopp as a potential successor to current boss Julian Nagelsmann – whose contract runs until the end of the 2026 World Cup.

This role requires Klopp to be responsible for the international network of all football clubs at Red Bull – including Leipzig, Salzburg and the New York Red Bulls

Oliver Mintzlaff – the current CEO of Corporate Projects and Investments at Red Bull – is responsible for Klopp’s arrival

Oliver Mintzlaff – the current CEO of Corporate Projects and Investments at Red Bull – is responsible for Klopp’s arrival, after months of pushing for the German’s arrival.

‘We are very proud of this excellent and certainly the strongest acquisition in Red Bull’s football history.

‘Jurgen Klopp is one of the greatest and most influential figures in world football, with extraordinary skills and charisma. In his role as Head of Soccer he will be a game changer for our commitment to international football and its continued development.

‘We hope for valuable and decisive impulses in key areas to make the clubs even better, both collectively and individually.’