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Jurgen Klopp’s next career move after leaving Liverpool has sparked significant interest and surprise across the soccer world. The highly respected coach led Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool to major successes. He has recently chosen to join the Red Bull soccer group as their Head of Global Soccer. This decision comes in response to an interesting behind-the-scenes offer that Klopp chose to reject. Even though it might have meant a return to Borussia Dortmund in whatever role he wanted.
Bild revealed that Borussia Dortmund’s CEO, Hans-Joachim Watzke, made a special offer to Klopp approximately two and a half years ago. The offer was unprecedented: the German could return to Dortmund and take on any role he wished. That could have been as a coach, director, or even his successor in management. Watzke, a close friend of the coach, left the door wide open for his return once his tenure at Liverpool ended.
This offer underlines the high regard in which Klopp is held at Borussia Dortmund. There, he achieved two Bundesliga titles, a DFB-Pokal win, and a memorable run to the 2013 UEFA Champions League final. His time in Dortmund from 2008 to 2015 transformed the club into a European powerhouse. It also endeared him to the club’s passionate supporters. Still, the 57-year-old Klopp chose not to make his way back to Signal Iduna Park. All this despite the strong emotional connection and continued admiration that Dortmund have for him.
New challenge with Red Bull Group
Instead of rejoining Dortmund, Klopp chose a new and somewhat surprising path by accepting a role as Head of Global Soccer for the Red Bull group. This move raised eyebrows, particularly because Klopp had previously criticized corporate models. This includes the structure of clubs owned by corporations like Red Bull. His decision represents a significant shift from the club-centric, community-based approach he championed during his coaching years at Dortmund and Liverpool.
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-10-17 18:09:33
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