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Jurgen Klopp has taken up a new role with Red Bull - five months after leaving Liverpool - although that news has not gone down too well with Borussia Dortmund supporters.

Jurgen Klopp has lined up a new job after leaving Liverpool this summer.(Image: PA)

Jurgen Klopp has taken up a new role as the global head of soccer at Red Bull - just five months after leaving his managerial post at Liverpool. Despite the disappointment of many Borussia Dortmund supporters, the club's CEO has wished Klopp well in his new venture.

The 57-year-old, who cited a lack of energy as his main reason for leaving the Reds, is now set to shape the next generation of talent at Red Bull, which owns RB Leipzig, Salzburg, New York Red Bulls and Bragantino in Brazil as part of its group. However, his decision has sparked a little controversy in Germany due to Red Bull's controversial ownership system, which bypassed the Bundesliga's 50+1 rule when buying SSV Markranstadt in 2009.

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Despite that, Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke told Sky Sports: "For me, it was no surprise because we had spoken about it personally. I wish Jurgen, as always, good luck with his new job," as relayed by The Mirror. Interestingly, Klopp himself criticised the multi-club ownership model popularised by Red Bull back in 2017, stating: "I'm a football romantic and I like tradition in football and all that stuff.

"In Germany, only two clubs sing 'You'll Never Walk Alone' before the game and that is Mainz and Dortmund." He seems to have left that stance behind, however, after taking up a senior position within the Red Bull organisation.

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"After almost 25 years on the side-line, I couldn't be more excited to get involved in a project like this," Klopp said. "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. There are many ways that we can do this from using the elite knowledge and experience that Red Bull possesses to learning from other sports and other industries.

"Together we can discover what's possible. I see my role primarily as a mentor for the coaches and management of the Red Bull clubs but ultimately, I'm one part of an organisation that's unique, innovative and forward looking and, as I said, this could not excite me more."