One of Jurgen Klopp's firmest friends in football has leapt to the former Liverpool boss' defence over his controversial new job.Klopp left Anfield after an unforgettable nine-year stay at the end of last season and pledged to take a break from football.

Jurgen Klopp has signed a deal to become Red Bull's 'Global Head of Soccer' and one of his former players has reacted.

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Jurgen Klopp has found two allies who have defended him amid the backlash in Germany over the former Liverpool manager's decision to become Red Bull's global head of soccer from January

Jurgen Klopp is to become the new head of global soccer at Red Bull. Klopp is set to start his new position on January 1, 2025. The German will oversee Red Bull’s international football network, marking his first appointment since stepping down as manager of Liverpool at the end of last season.

Jürgen Klopp was announced as the global head of soccer for the Red Bull group on Wednesday in what will be his first job since leaving Premier League giant Liverpool earlier this year.

Jurgen Klopp will make his return to football in the new year when he takes on the role of Red Bull's head of global soccer. The German has been out of work since leaving Liverpool in May but will take on a strategic role within the stable of clubs at the energy drink conglomerate from January.

Red Bull hired former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to serve as its head of global soccer, the company announced Wednesday.

Liverpool are in for a huge era of change as Jurgen Klopp prepares to say goodbye after nine years. Liverpool’s blistering final season under Jurgen Klopp is now at serious risk of ending with a flicker rather than the blaze many expected.