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Manager Jurgen Klopp is on the verge of stepping back from his role at Red Bull and returning to management almost two years after leaving Liverpool, according to reports.
There are rumors that manager Jurgen Klopp will return to management (Image: PA)
What you need to know about Jurgen Klopp’s potential return as manager after his link with Manchester United…
Denying reports of resignation: Red Bull CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has officially denied recent rumors that Jurgen Klopp is on the verge of resigning from his role as head of world football. He labeled the reports as “complete nonsense” and said the company was “very satisfied” with Klopp’s work so far.Success speculation at Manchester United: Speculation intensified recently following reports from Austria suggesting Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is on the list to replace Klopp. This has a direct impact on Manchester United, as Glasner is also a strong candidate on United’s shortlist to replace the interim management team. Approach from United: Klopp’s long-time agent Marc Kosicke recently said both Manchester United and Chelsea made formal inquiries about Klopp’s employment after he left Liverpool. Despite these high-profile approaches, Klopp quickly rejected them in order to honor his sabbatical and his promise to never manage another English club. United’s denial: In response to his agent’s claims, United officials denied that Klopp had ever been formally approached. The club claims they considered several managerial options during the transition period, but the former Liverpool manager was not one of them. He stressed that he does not miss the daily pressures of coaching, including standing in the rain and holding constant press conferences Red Bull’s stance: Although they deny his departure, Red Bull sources have suggested they will not “get in the way” of Klopp if he ultimately decides to return to management. This open-door policy is reportedly aimed at maintaining a positive relationship with the German icon should a “dream job” arise. Germany national team link: There continues to be speculation that the only role likely to lure Klopp away from Red Bull at the moment is a position in the German national team. Reports suggest his contract is likely to include a specific clause that would allow him to leave if given the chance to lead his country Impact on United’s search: Klopp continues to influence Manchester United’s search for a permanent successor to Ruben Amorim, who was sacked in January. As long as Klopp remains at Red Bull, his influence on Red Bull’s reinforcements, such as his recommendation of Glasner, could change the options available to the board at Old Trafford.
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