Jurgen Klopp is reportedly set to return to Liverpool this season, with his current employers Red Bull issuing a statement as the Reds struggle to defend their title under manager Arne Slott.
Red Bull chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff has vowed to “deal with” Liverpool bringing manager Jurgen Klopp back to Anfield. The German had a hugely successful spell with the Reds before leaving in 2024.
He was replaced by Arne Slott, who led Liverpool to the Premier League title in his debut season, allaying concerns about Klopp’s departure. The Merseysiders have had a disastrous season so far this season, failing to reach those heights.
There are also suggestions that Liverpool could turn to Klopp again if they let go of Slott. Any move will depend on whether the German is relieved of his role as Red Bull’s head of world football, with Mintzlaff suggesting Klopp is happy with his current job.
“Manager Jurgen Klopp has settled in perfectly with us and has already learned a huge amount here,” he told German outlet Welt. “There is no release clause in his contract and he is clearly committed to us.
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“He’s not going to look for anything else. If something happens, we’ll have to deal with it. But there’s no sign of that at all.”
“If the DFB were to approach Jurgen, I would ask Bernd Neuendorf (DFB president) why they don’t want such a good national team coach (Julian Nagelsmann) anymore.”
When asked about Klopp’s specific role at Red Bull, Mintzlaff praised the player’s work so far. He added: “He played a big role in Leipzig’s resurgence. He made a huge contribution to helping the team take the next step and had a great balance between supporting on the ground and giving the club space.”
“A lot of people were worried that he would overshadow everything here. But the truth is that everyone benefits from his input, but ultimately he makes his own decisions. Jurgen Klopp was our marquee player who came in on a free transfer. When you’re talking to the young players we want to sign, he’s a game-changer.
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“When manager Jurgen Klopp explains why a move to Leipzig, New York or our club in Brazil is the best step, he is very reliable. And the public does not see much of his work. He regularly exchanges ideas with the club’s coaches. Developments and questions are discussed and always presented as suggestions.
“The decisions are up to Ole Werner and his colleagues at the club. But Jurgen also ensures that we remain true to our playing style. ‘Intensity is our identity’ is his slogan. That is the way we want to play on the pitch. He has instilled a clear consistency and belief in this playing style and continues to develop it.”
Klopp himself has already mentioned talks about a return to Liverpool. He suggested he would never manage another team in England, but did not completely rule out a return to Anfield. “I said I would never coach another team, another team in England,” he said on The Diary of a CEO podcast. “So if it’s Liverpool… yeah, in theory it’s possible.”
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