Klopp discusses possible return to coaching

Now serving as Red Bull’s head of global soccer, former Mainz, Borussia Dortmund, and Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp has confirmed that he has no plans to return to coaching.

The 58-year-old stepped down as Liverpool coach at the end of the 2023/24 season and took on his new role with Red Bull in January.

Speaking to The Athletic, Klopp said he has realised that he doesn’t want to work as a coach anymore. However, he left a small back door open.

“That’s what I think,” he responded when asked if he was absolutely sure.

“But you don’t know. I’m 58. If I started again at 65, everybody will say, ‘You said you’ll never do it again.’ Er, sorry, I thought 100 per cent (when I said it)! That is what I think now. I don’t miss anything.”

Klopp also reflected on the criticism he has faced, particularly from Germany, since taking the job with Red Bull.

“I knew it. I’m German. I know what people in Germany think about the involvement of Red Bull in football. They love Red Bull. In all departments. But in football? No. So whatever, they want to do it that way,” he said.