Liverpool manager was presented as Red Bull's new global head of football but offered very little clarity on what that role entails

Jurgen Klopp has opened up on his reasons for leaving Liverpool last year, and why he made the surprising move to take on a new role in the sport, starting as Red Bull's head of global soccer

Jurgen Klopp has described his new role as ‘Dr Football’ with Red Bull, although it’s unclear what cures he will administer.

Jurgen Klopp was introduced to the media yesterday in Austria. The former Liverpool coach has drawn criticism for his Red Bull position but the appeal of it is clear.

Jürgen Klopp’s charm offensive as Red Bull’s head of global soccer began in Salzburg, Austria on Tuesday when the former Liverpool manager was officially presented in his new role and hit back at critics of the move.

Klopp also expressed his hope that Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold stay at his former club

Watch live as Jurgen Klopp gives his first press conference as Red Bull‘s global head of soccer on Tuesday, 14 January. Klopp previously said he hopes to be able to “figure out what is useful for football” and wants to start learning about the game again in his new role.

Jurgen Klopp has revealed for the first time why he left Liverpool, citing the relentless fixture schedule as a key factor in his departure from Anfield. Speaking at his first press conference as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer today,

Jurgen Klopp admitted that he is open to return to management but the former Liverpool boss ruled out coaching a Red Bull club.