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"Klopp is very happy with his role as head of Red Bull Global Soccer."
Jurgen Klopp's agent Marc Kosike has dismissed the possibility of going to Real Madrid.
Klopp's recent move is a hot potato. Klopp is Germany's proud master. Klopp, who became manager through Mainz in 2001, attracted attention by winning promotion to the Bundesliga in the 2003-2004 season, and later took over at Dortmund to end Bayern Munich's solo career. He won two consecutive Bundesliga titles in the 2010-2011 season and the 2011-2012 season, and finished second in the European Champions League in the 2012-2013 season. After moving to Liverpool, Liverpool won the English Premier League, which Liverpool so longed for. He also won the European Champions League.
Klopp left Anfield last summer. He stepped down as a manager due to energy exhaustion. His next destination was surprisingly administrative, not managerial. Red Bull, an energy drink company, posted on its website in October last year that "Klopp will serve as Red Bull's global head of Soccer from January 1, 2025. It is his first appointment since he quit Liverpool." "Klopp's mission is to oversee Red Bull Global Soccer's network" " he said. "He is not involved in the clubs' daily schedules, but he will present a strategic vision and develop Red Bull's philosophy. In addition, it will contribute to the training of player scouts and head coaches."
Klopp said "I couldn't be happier to be part of this project after nearly 25 years of football" expressed his feelings. "My role has changed, but my passion for football and the people who make it hasn't changed. I want to join Red Bull at a global level to develop, enhance and support the incredible football talent we have"You can achieve this in a variety of ways, from leveraging Red Bull's elite assets and experiences to learning from other sports and other industries. Together we will discover what is possible. My role is primarily a mentor role for coaches and management, but ultimately it will be a special and forward-looking part of an organization."
Klopp's choice drew strong criticism from Germany. Klopp is famous for his 'Romantic Director'. Klopp has repeatedly valued football legitimacy and humanity. Klopp criticized the 2017 model 'multi-club"I'm a football romantic, and I like the tradition of football"There are only two clubs in Germany singing "You'll Never Walk Alone" before the game." Mainz and Dortmund" he once said. Klopp, who opened the era of success even after taking office in Liverpool, stepped down nicely, keeping his loyalty to Liverpool despite the strong courts of big clubs. As Klopp joined hands with the Red Bull division, which has taken the lead in the commercialization of the soccer world, of course, fans will not respond well.
Although he has just stepped down as an administrative officer, the love call for Klopp, who came out on top as a manager, is not breaking off. TBR Football said 'Real Madrid, Brazil and the U.S. want Klopp, and discussions have already begun' Real Madrid are likely to say goodbye to coach Carlo Ancelotti at the end of this season. Ancelotti is receiving a love call from the Brazilian national team. Real Madrid are looking for a new manager, and Klopp is being talked about.
But the club's agent Kosike drew the line. In a recent conversation with Florian Plattenberg, he said "Klopp is very happy with his new role in Red Bull." Plattenberg is regarded as a first tier reporter on German news. According to Kosike, Klopp has no plans to return to coaching next season.
With Klopp refusing, Real Madrid's next manager is likely to be Xavi Alonso Leverkusen.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
