Jurgen Klopp is currently head of global soccer for Red BullThe former Liverpool boss was linked with the Real Madrid job recentlyKlopp’s stance on managerial return revealed
According to a recent report, former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is not anticipated to assume a position with another club or national team until at least the summer of 2026.
The esteemed German coach departed from Anfield at the conclusion of the last season, citing exhaustion after 23 years in management, with only a brief respite from the demands of the role.
Surprisingly, at the beginning of this year, Klopp took on the position of global head of soccer at Red Bull, where he is functioning in a more supervisory capacity. However, there have been recent indications that Klopp may return to coaching.
Real Madrid has been reported to have an interest in the 57-year-old as a potential successor to Carlo Ancelotti, who has faced significant criticism following Real Madrid’s exit from the Champions League quarter-finals.
Klopp’s agent has firmly dismissed these rumors, asserting that his client is ‘very happy with his new role.’
While a move to Madrid appears unlikely, there will undoubtedly be numerous opportunities in the future that could attract a manager of Klopp’s stature.
The Telegraph, however, states that Klopp’s current career plan ‘extends no further than Red Bull.’ Should he return to management—though this is currently viewed as a possibility rather than a certainty—he will not be available until the summer of 2026.
This timeline, which follows the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, suggests a potential shift towards international management, a career transition that has been described as Klopp’s ‘most likely option.
‘ His home country of Germany has long been considered a prospective destination for Klopp, with the United States and England also mentioned as possible future employers.
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has openly discussed a return to Tottenham Hotspur, and like his England counterpart, Thomas Tuchel, the Argentine manager will be out of contract following the upcoming World Cup.