Jurgen Klopp’s future in football has been the subject of much speculation since his departure from Liverpool. Amid rumors of a potential move to Red Bull, Klopp’s agent, Marc Kosicke, has categorically denied these claims, dismissing them as “total nonsense.” It appears that Klopp is content with his current break from the game, enjoying leisure activities like playing padel in Mallorca and attending the Champions League final at Wembley.
While sources have suggested that Klopp could take on the role of head of football at Red Bull, it seems that there is no truth to these reports. Kosicke’s statement to Sky Sport Germany reinforces the notion that Klopp has no immediate plans to return to football.
However, this hasn’t stopped speculation about Klopp’s next move. Gary Lineker, on The Rest Is Football podcast, mentioned a rumor that Klopp might become the president of Borussia Dortmund. While there is currently no basis for this claim, it does highlight a potential role that Klopp might consider in the future—one with fewer day-to-day responsibilities than that of a manager.
In recent news, Klopp was spotted with Brendan Rodgers in Spain, and he is expected to return to Merseyside soon. The reason for his return is not related to football but rather for the arrival of Taylor Swift, who will be performing at Anfield. Klopp’s wife, Ulla, purchased tickets to one of the shows, which he revealed during a staff Q&A session in his final week at Liverpool. He even playfully admitted to serenading her with a rendition of Swift’s hit song “Shake It Off.”
While Klopp takes his well-deserved break, his assistants are already making moves in the football world. Pep Lijnders has been confirmed as the new manager of Red Bull Salzburg, and another one of Klopp’s Liverpool assistants, Andreas Kornmayer, is set to join him. Kornmayer, who held the position of head of fitness and conditioning for eight years at Liverpool, is reportedly taking up a new role as performance manager at RB Salzburg. This development could prove beneficial for Liverpool in the transfer market, as maintaining a good relationship with Red Bull Salzburg could lead to potential player exchanges or cooperation.
Overall, while rumors about Klopp’s future continue to circulate, there is no concrete evidence to suggest where he will end up next. For now, Klopp seems content to enjoy his time off, while his assistants make their own moves in the football world. Only time will tell what lies ahead for the highly respected German manager.