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Jurgen Klopp’s agent has responded to a report that the former Liverpool boss is already unhappy and worn out with his new job at Red Bull.
The report went on to state that Klopp would consider returning to management at Real Madrid or Brazil, with uncertainty around the future of Carlo Ancelotti.
Klopp, 57, was appointed Red Bull’s Global Head of Football on a five-year deal and began work in January, just seven months after stepping down at Liverpool.
He was expected to take a lengthy hiatus away from the sport following his emotional Anfield departure and eyebrows were raised when he was unveiled by the energy drink giant, who own RB Leipzig, RB Salzburg and New York Red Bulls among others.
Klopp is thought to be earning between €12million (£10.3m) and €14m (£12m), but Brazilian publication UOL claimed he has become dissatisfied in his role and is open to returning to management.
However, Klopp’s agent – Marc Kosicke – appeared to shut down these rumours as he insisted his client is happy at Red Bull.
Jurgen Klopp’s agent has insisted his client is happy at Red Bull and has no intention of leaving
The 57-year-old was appointed Red Bull’s Global Head of Football on a five-year contract
Klopp stepped down at Anfield at the end of last season after a trophy-laden nine-year spell
Kosicke told Sky Sport Deutschland: ‘I understand that there have been continued inquiries about Klopp from Europe’s top clubs and some federations.
‘However, he has no intention of taking over as head coach next season. Not even at Real Madrid or with the Brazilian national team.
‘Jurgen is happy in his role as global director of Red Bull and has a current contract, so there’s nothing more to say.’
However, Klopp has refused to wave off the prospect of returning to coaching, having previously joked: ‘I don’t know exactly why nobody believes I probably will not be a manager again. But I understand because obviously it seems to be a drug.
‘It looks like that because everybody comes back and everyone works until they are 70-something. I always had the idea that I will not do that that long.’
Klopp is not involved with day-to-day operations at Red Bull, instead advising clubs on playing philosphy, transfer strategy and coaching development.
‘A few months ago I said I don’t see myself on the sidelines any more and that is still the case,’ Klopp said on Instagram, addressing his new role. ‘But I still love football, I still love working and Red Bull gives me the perfect platform for that.’
His appointment was met with a fierce backlash in Germany but Klopp defended his decision to take on the role, saying: ‘You cannot make your decision depending on what reactions there will be. I am 57 and can still work a few more years.
Mail Sport revealed this week Carlo Ancelotti has held talks with Brazil over joining as manager
Dorival Junior – Brazil’s most recent head coach – was fired from the role at the end of March
‘But I did not see myself on the sidelines for now. It was clear for me that I would do something. So then Red Bull came. For me it is outstanding.’
Klopp has been out of management since leaving Liverpool at the end of last season.
He stepped away after a glittering nine-year spell and almost 500 games in charge.
During his trophy-laden tenure at Anfield, he won Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup, the Club World Cup and the Carabao Cup twice.
Meanwhile, Mail Sport revealed this week that Ancelotti has held talks with intermediaries over becoming the new Brazil coach if his second stint at Madrid comes to an end.
Brazil’s most recent manager – Dorival Junior – was relieved of his duties following a 4–1 defeat by Argentina at the end of last month.
