- The German left Anfield in January and this week confirmed his surprising change
- Klopp also has a verbal agreement that allows him to accept job offers that he likes.
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Jurgen Klopp’s huge new salary at Red Bull has been revealed after the former Liverpool manager agreed to become the energy drink giants’ ‘Global Head of Football’.
The 57-year-old left his role at Anfield in May after a successful nine-year spell in charge, having led the Reds to Champions League and Premier League triumphs.
He had been enjoying his time off and stated that he did not want to take on the coaching role and needed a break after making his decision at the start of the year.
However, on Wednesday it was confirmed that the German had reached an agreement with Red Bull from January 1 that made him responsible for the international network of all football clubs under the brand’s umbrella, including Leipzig, Salzburg and New York Red Bulls.
Now that Klopp finds himself in a prominent position at one of the world’s biggest brands, speculation has increased over how much he will earn and Sky Sport Germany Journalist Florian Plettenberg has now clarified his contract.
Jurgen Klopp’s huge new salary at Red Bull has been revealed after his surprise move
On Wednesday it was confirmed that the German had reached an agreement with Red Bull from January 1.
The 57-year-old left his role as Liverpool manager in May after nine successful years at the helm.
The former Borussia Dortmund boss will pocket between £8.3m and £10m a year from the Austrian drinks company.
Surprisingly, it still marks a pay cut from his Liverpool days and the German was reportedly earning £15m a year towards the end of his tenure.
Eye-watering wages are not the only benefit of Klopp’s new deal.
In the wake of his shock move, it was reported that the iconic coach did not have a release clause in his contract for a possible move to become head of the national team.
But Klopp is now believed to have a verbal agreement that allows him to leave Red Bull if an offer comes in that he likes. However, it seems that only Germany’s hot spot would be tempting enough for it to ditch the energy drink brand.
The former Liverpool manager has been linked to Red Bull for five years, making a quick move to replace Julian Nagelsmann in charge of Die Mannschaft less likely.
It is no secret that the organization is interested in the popular coach, as its director Rudi Voller had already revealed: “If Julian Nagelsmann decided at some point that he would prefer to return to coaching a top-level club, then, of course, he would not “There would be another option.” Jurgen Klopp. If he wants.
In his new position, the German will have to advise clubs on training issues, playing philosophy, development and transfers of players and coaches.
Speaking about his new role, Klopp told Red Bull’s website: “After almost 25 years on the sidelines, I couldn’t be more excited to be involved in a project like this.
The role will require Klopp to be responsible for the international network of all Red Bull football clubs, including Leipzig, Salzburg and the New York Red Bulls.
Klopp is now believed to have a verbal agreement that allows him to leave Red Bull and replace Julian Nagelsmann (pictured) in charge of Germany if the opportunity arises.
The former Liverpool manager has been linked to Red Bull for five years, making a quick move less likely.
“The role may have changed, but my passion for football and the people who make the game what it is has not. By joining Red Bull globally, I want to develop, improve and support the incredible football talent we have at our disposal.
“There are many ways we can address this by using the elite knowledge and experience that Red Bull possesses to learn from other sports and other industries.
‘Together we can discover what is possible. I see my role primarily as a mentor to the coaches and management of the Red Bull clubs but ultimately I am part of a unique, innovative and forward-thinking organization. Like I said, I couldn’t be more excited about this.’