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Jurgen Klopp will earn notably less than his Liverpool days but still remains ahead of 18 Premier league managers
Jurgen Klopp officially accepted a position as Red Bull's Global Head of Soccer, set to commence on January 1, 2025.
This decision follows the German manager's departure from Liverpool, where he announced his exit earlier this year, citing a depletion of energy as the reason for leaving the club he led since 2015.
Klopp's new role is a significant shift from his time at Anfield, where he signed a long-term deal in 2022 that reportedly earned him around £20 million per year.
In contrast, sources suggest that his salary with Red Bull will range between €10-12 million annually, marking a notable decrease.
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Compared to Premier League managers, only Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta beat Klopp's salary with both of the earning £20m and £10m respectively. Klopp beats Premier League bosses like Unai Emery who earns £8m a year.
The role at Red Bull will allow Klopp to step back from the intense day-to-day demands of club management.
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Instead, he will focus on providing strategic vision, supporting individual sporting directors, aiding the organization’s global scouting efforts, and contributing to the development of coaches.
This shift is expected to result in a considerably lower workload compared to his responsibilities at Liverpool.
Interestingly, Klopp’s contract includes a clause that permits him to leave if he is appointed as the head coach of the German national team a position that has been speculated about in recent months.
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His current salary may also influence Germany's decision to pursue him for that role, as reports indicate that financial considerations played a part in their hesitance.
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Many are left wondering if this position could ultimately lead to a future coaching opportunity with Die Mannschaft.
With his wealth of experience and tactical acumen, Klopp remains a highly respected figure in the football world, and his new role may set the stage for an eventual return to the touchline in a national capacity.
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