Jurgen Klopp is now “the Leeds United manager” after taking on a new role behind the scenes at the head of part-owners Red Bull’s footballing division.
This comes after the former Liverpool boss was appointed the Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull, who own a minority ownership stake of around 10% in the club.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, former Leeds goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who remains very well-connected at Elland Road, explained that the 57-year-old will play an advisory role behind the scenes at the Red Bull-owned clubs.
The energy drink brand owns RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, New York Red Bulls and Red Bull Bragantino – all of whom will seemingly see some involvement from Klopp.
His new role within Leeds’ ownership structure will likely see the German influence decisions at Leeds, at least where the 10% stakeholders are concerned.
However, 49ers Enterprises remain the majority shareholders at Leeds and are the chief decision-makers behind the scenes despite Red Bull’s impact.
As a result, Klopp’s direct involvement is likely to be limited, but that hasn’t stopped speculation about his possible role in the club.
Klopp’s new role behind the scenes at Elland Road has raised the idea that he could eventually be appointed as the first-team manager at Leeds – although many have done so in jest.
