Jurgen Klopp will take on a new role as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull, starting on January 1, 2025 – his first appointment since stepping down from a hugely successful spell in charge of Premier League giants Liverpool.

In his new position, the charismatic German will oversee Red Bull’s international network of soccer clubs. He will not be involved in the clubs’ day-to-day operations, but will provide strategic vision, supporting individual sporting directors in advancing the Red Bull philosophy. Additionally, the 57-year-old will support the organisation’s global scouting operation, and contribute to the training and development of coaches.

Klopp, whose coaching career began with Mainz 05 back in 2001, spoke of his excitement at the prospect of taking over a multi-club project in a strategic role.

“After almost 25 years on the sideline, I could not be more excited to get involved in a project like this,” he said. “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 that we have at our disposal. There are many ways that we can do this from using the elite knowledge and experience that Red Bull possesses to learning from other sports and other industries.

“Together we can discover what is possible. I see my role primarily as a mentor for the coaches and management of the Red Bull clubs but ultimately I am one part of an organisation that is unique, innovative and forward looking. As I said, this could not excite me more.”

Despite numerous links to many high-profile coaching jobs during his break from management, Klopp has decided his next adventure lies with Red Bull. He will begin his role as Head of Global Soccer on January 1.

He will not be involved in day-to-day operations but will oversee a group of clubs that bring the kind of intensity that became his own calling card as a coach.

The plan is for him to be officially unveiled at a press conference in mid-January 2025.