Jürgen Klopp has been appointed as the Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull in a long-term deal.

The former Liverpool manager is due to start his new role in January 2025 where he will advise on transfers and strategy. Klopp will oversee RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, New York Red Bulls, two affiliated clubs in Brazil, as well as Leeds United, who Red Bull have a minority stake in.

The 57-year-old has also reportedly negotiated an exit clause with Red Bull that allows him to become head coach of the German national team in the future.

Speaking on the move, Klopp said: "After almost 25 years on the sideline, I could not be more excited to get involved in a project like this.

"The role may have changed but my passion for football and the people who make the game what it is has not. By joining Red Bull at a global level, I want to develop, improve and support the incredible football talent that we have at our disposal.”

Given Klopp’s history with Borussia Dortmund, who directly oppose the Red Bull model, it's no surprise there has already been some critics of his move to become the face of the multi-club project.