For many Liverpool supporters, Jurgen Klopp will be remembered as one of the club’s greatest ever managers.
When the 57-year-old announced he was leaving the club earlier this year, it marked the end of an era at Anfield, and many supporters were surely worried about the transition period that would follow.
New Reds head coach Arn Slott appears to have been the perfect fit at Anfield, with transitions between managers seamless on the pitch.
Liverpool currently sit top of the Premier League and look poised to compete for both domestic and European titles.
Klopp has also taken the next step in his career, with the German set to become Red Bull’s global head of football in January after a period of time away from football.
Red Bull’s involvement in Paris FC acquisition
Red Bull have been busy since announcing Klopp’s new position and have already been linked with the acquisition of the French second division.
With new main owners, the Arnault family, Red Bull invested in Paris FC, and Klopp became involved despite not actually working there yet.
The deal will initially give the Arnault family a 52% stake in the club, followed by Red Bull with 11% and former owner Pierre Ferracci with 30%, the Associated Press reports.
The report states that by 2027, the Arnault family will own around 80% of the shares, with Red Bull also raising its stake to 15%.
“I have spoken to manager Klopp several times and he is very, very excited about working with us,” said Antoine Arnault, the family’s representative on the Paris FC board. He told reporters at a press conference on the spot.
“We don’t come alone. Red Bull is by our side because we know what we’re good at and what we’re not good at. We have management skills. There is, but nothing in terms of football operations.”
Klopp and the Red Bull Group are set to play a very important role at the club, despite only being minority shareholders, and Arnault appears keen to make the most of the partnership and Klopp’s expertise.
Manager Klopp has a growing responsibility
The Red Bull Group has stakes in six football clubs: RB Leipzig, RB Salzburg, New York Red Bulls, Brazil’s RB Bragantino, Leeds United and now Paris FC.
This means Klopp is unlikely to take on a new role as Red Bull’s global head of football, with responsibilities including overseeing strategic vision, supporting sporting directors and managing Red Bull’s global This includes support for scouting operations and support for coach development.
Klopp’s job will not be an easy one, with Red Bull’s involvement with Paris FC adding to their list of ambitious clubs.
Fortunately for the German, the Arnault family’s wealth should help accelerate the transition process at the Parisian club.
RB Salzburg, managed by Klopp’s former assistant Pep Lijnders, have struggled this season, and as soon as Klopp takes on his new role, the focus will be on whether he can get Salzburg back on track or Red Bull. He will probably split up with his newest club, Paris FC.
