Jurgen Klopp has hit the ski slopes as he enjoys the last moment of his free time before starting his new job at Red Bull.
The former Liverpool manager resigned from his role in the Anfield dugout in May before confirming his new role as Red Bull’s global director of football.
The German will take up the role, which requires Klopp to be responsible for the international network of all football clubs under the Red Bull umbrella, on January 1.
However, ahead of his first official day on the job, the 57-year-old hit the ski slopes as he enjoys his first Christmas off in 10 years.
leading to instagram On Wednesday, Klopp shared a series of photos and videos of himself on the slopes while wearing a bright orange ski suit.
Her caption read: ‘Amazing views and an amazing time!’
Jurgen Klopp took to the courts to enjoy his last rest before starting his new role.
The former Liverpool manager shared a video of himself skiing down the mountain
Since Klopp joined Liverpool in October 2015, it is the first Christmas in a decade in which the German has not had to worry about work.
Before his time at the Reds, Klopp spent seven years with Borussia Dortmund, who enjoy a winter break along with the rest of the Bundesliga during the festive period.
Although Klopp has spoken enthusiastically about his new role, the 57-year-old has also received a lot of criticism since agreeing to become Red Bull’s global football director.
The Austrian drinks giant owns Red Bull Salzburg, New York Red Bulls, Brazilian club Red Bull Bragantino and has a stake in Leeds United. Although he does not technically own RB Leipzig, he also finances the Bundesliga team.
The laws of the German Football Association state that German clubs must operate according to a ’50+1′ rule, meaning that members – essentially fans – own the majority of the shares and can influence decisions such as the price of shares. tickets.
RB Leipzig was accused of exploiting the system by having only 17 voting members, most directly linked to Red Bull, and circumvented a law stating that teams must not bear the name of sponsors by officially calling the club RasenBallsport Leipzig. , which translates to LawnBallsport Leipzig. .
And Holstein Kiel fans who faced Leipzig in the league on Saturday made their feelings clear about Klopp’s move by unfurling a banner showing the former Borussia Dortmund caught in the crosshairs, next to a tombstone.
The former Liverpool boss will take over on January 1 after signing a long-term contract.
Klopp appears in the spotlight next to a tombstone on a banner at a Bundesliga match.
Following that protest, Klopp defended his decision to join Red Bull, arguing that you can’t make everyone happy.
“I didn’t want to step on anyone,” he said on former Germany, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos’ podcast.
“I love all my old clubs, but I don’t know what I could have done to make everyone happy.
‘I’m 57 years old and I can still work for a few more years, but for now I don’t see myself on the sidelines. “I knew I was going to do something, and then Red Bull came along.”