Jürgen Klopp Unveiled as the New Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull

Red Bull Appoints Klopp to Spearhead Strategic Vision for Red Bull’s Soccer

Clubs Worldwide.

Jürgen Klopp, the 57-year-old German will assume the role of Global Head

of Soccer at Red Bull starting January 1, 2025. In this position, he will

oversee the company’s international network of soccer clubs.

Klopp, one of the most sought-after figures in world football, concluded his

memorable nine-year tenure as Liverpool’s manager after the 2023-24

season. Under his leadership, Liverpool secured all major football honors,

including the Champions League (2018-19), Premier League (2019-20), FA

Cup (2021-22), two EFL Cups, the FIFA Club World Cup, and the UEFA Super

Cup. They also finished as runners-up twice in the Champions League and

once in the Europa League.

In his strategic role, Jürgen Klopp will not be involved in the clubs’ day-to-

day operations but will focus on supporting the sports directors in

advancing the Red Bull philosophy. He will also leverage his extensive

network to aid in scouting top talent and contribute to the training and

development of coaches.

Jürgen Klopp, Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull revealed:

“After almost 25 years on the sideline, I could not be more excited to get

involved in a project like this. 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 front using the elite knowledge and experience

that Red Bull possesses to learning from other sports and other industries.

T ogether 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

1 / 2ultimately, I am one part of an organisation that is unique, innovative and

forward looking. As I said, this could not excite me more.”

Oliver Mintzlaff, CEO Corporate Projects and Investments at Red

Bull stated:

“We are very proud of this outstanding and certainly the strongest signing

in Red Bull’s soccer history. Jürgen Klopp is one of the greatest and most

influential figures in world soccer, with extraordinary skills and charisma. In

his role as Head of Soccer, he will be a game changer for our involvement

in international soccer and its continued development. We are hoping for

valuable and decisive impulses in key areas to make the clubs even better,

both collectively and individually.”