Jurgen Klopp, Arda Guler and William Saliba
Jurgen Klopp is set to make his return to football, but not as a manager. The former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss has been confirmed as the new head of global soccer with the Red Bull Group. Starting from January 2025, Klopp will oversee and co-ordinate with managers and directors of Red Bull clubs around the world to develop players, strategies, and help in player recruitment for the future. His role is seen as instrumental in shaping the future of the Red Bull Group.
The deal allows Klopp the flexibility of potentially taking up the position as head coach of the German national team in the future, with a private clause included in the agreement. While his immediate focus will be on Red Bull, the opportunity for a potential future role with the German national team remains open.
Another significant figure in world football making a move is Txiki Begiristain at Manchester City. Begiristain, while not a manager, has been a key director at Man City and has played a pivotal role in signing top players for the club. He is now set to take a sabbatical, with plans to explore further opportunities in football in the future.
Manchester City will now be in search of a new director of football, with Hugo Viana of Sporting Lisbon emerging as a strong candidate for the role. Viana, known for his successful signings at Sporting Lisbon, is seen as a talented director who could potentially fill Begiristain’s shoes at City.
While there have been speculations regarding the futures of players like William Saliba, Jorginho, and Martin Zubimendi, there is no concrete information on any potential moves at this stage. Saliba, in particular, remains focused on Arsenal, with no confirmed interest from other clubs. Similarly, Jorginho and Zubimendi are currently committed to their respective clubs amid transfer rumors.
