Jurgen Klopp “Very Happy” in Red Bull Role Despite Real Madrid Rumors

Highly decorated football coach, Jurgen Klopp has revealed he is “very happy” in his current role at Red Bull, even as there has been persistent speculation about returning to the task of coaching Real Madrid. Klopp’s agent, in a statement issued on Friday, called the rumors baseless and asserted that the former coach of Liverpool has no desire to return to the traditional role of a coach in the near future.

In January 2025, Jurgen Klopp started a new journey as the Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull, an international multinational corporation that owns football clubs across the globe, such as RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, New York Red Bulls, and Red Bull Bragantino. This role was a radical departure from Klopp’s typical managerial position, focusing instead on overseeing football operations, talent development, and global strategies for the Red Bull network.

Since moving to this strategic position, Klopp has been integral to setting the direction for Red Bull’s football philosophy in the future, supporting the organization’s clubs to continue to succeed and grow. Despite the change of direction, Klopp has reported that he is coping well in this position, finding the challenge in his new role rewarding.

The recent wave of rumors surrounding Klopp’s future emerged after reports surfaced suggesting that Real Madrid, one of the most successful football clubs in history, could be seeking a managerial change. With current manager Carlo Ancelotti’s future at the helm uncertain, many speculated that Klopp could return to the dugout at the Santiago Bernabéu.

All the same, Klopp has vehemently dismissed these rumors. In a statement conveyed by his agent, he reaffirmed his satisfaction in his job at Red Bull and emphasized that he has no desire to go back to club level coaching—at least as things are now. Klopp’s main desire is to keep working for Red Bull and in the broader football world, rather than seeking opportunities to be in charge of another top club.

“I am extremely happy in my current role,” Klopp’s agent said. “There is no substance to the rumors about going back into management. Jurgen is dedicated to his work at Red Bull, and that is where his heart and mind are.”

Klopp, who had built a reputation with Borussia Dortmund prior to achieving huge success at Liverpool, conceded that he had been approached by the rumor-mongering over Real Madrid but insisted his desire to put behind him the day-to-day pressures of managing a club was an informed decision. He explained that after years of working hard as a manager, he wanted something different that would allow him to use his abilities more internationally and strategically.

Despite sustained popularity with his former clubs’ fans and critics who doubted his entry to Red Bull, Klopp vindicated his career choice. He explained the necessity to find opportunities that matched his shifting interests and that it was not a matter of trying to satisfy other people but achieving personal fulfillment and professional growth.

“Nobody is ever going to make everyone happy every time, and I don’t try to do that,” Klopp replied in an earlier interview. “This Red Bull job is the right one for me at the moment in my career.”

As far as the future is concerned, however, there are no plans from Klopp at the moment to return to the touchline in the more traditional managerial form. Though his name will forever be linked with the largest of jobs like Real Madrid, he is now content with the one he has, focusing on developing footballers and dealing with things at Red Bull’s varied list of clubs. Klopp’s legacy on the sport is far from over, but for now, his passion lies in molding the future of football off the spotlight.

With Klopp at the helm of Red Bull’s footballing operations, fans can expect continued innovation and success across the organization’s clubs. Meanwhile, Klopp’s managerial legacy remains intact, though his current chapter is one of strategy and mentoring as opposed to frontline coaching.