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

Jurgen Klopp says he has made a "clear commitment" that he will not become manager at one of the Red Bull clubs after starting his role as the organisation's head of global soccer.

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

His strategic role overseeing Red Bull’s international network of clubs won’t see ... Klopp has shown throughout a coaching career that began in 2001 at Mainz 05 that he thrives when taking on big challenges like this where he can innovate and push ...

Jürgen Klopp has joined Red Bull on a mission to lead and to learn, to bring intensity and fire, and to make a long-term impact across the network of clubs – and the global game as a whole.

Former Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp will not be just a token celebrity in his new post as head of global soccer at Red Bull but will try to add value to the organisation, he said on Tuesday. Klopp, who ended a successful nine-year stint at Liverpool last season and has also coached Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga,

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has hit back at critics of his new job as Red Bull’s head of global football. Klopp left Liverpool after almost nine years at the helm last summer and officially started his new job with Red Bull on January 1.

Jürgen Klopp will be presented to the public by Red Bull in Salzburg next week in what will be the German’s first appearance in his new role as Head of German Soccer at the Austrian drinks

A second-half goal from Alex Grimaldo sent Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-0 home win over Mainz on Tuesday, closing the gap with league leaders Bayern Munich to one point.Xabi Alonso's defending champions were dominant against an in-form Mainz but were held at bay until Grimaldo produced a stunning free-kick after 48 minutes.

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