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Jurgen Klopp's thoughts on Liverpool return amid rumours he could quit Red Bull

  • On Thursday, Red Bull publicly backed former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp to remain head of global soccer and dismissed job-threat reports as 'nonsense', CEO Oliver Mintzlaff said.
  • Oliver Mintzlaff said Klopp remains 'in constant contact' with Red Bull network coaches and sporting directors, and the company is putting full focus and energy on the role, convinced he is the right man.
  • Some clubs were already struggling when Klopp took charge, with FC Salzburg now leading the Austrian league after last year's mixed Club World Cup and MLS Red Bulls missing the 2025 playoffs after 15 consecutive appearances.
  • Red Bull's backing is intended to stabilise Klopp's role across the network and rebut speculation while refocusing on club performance.
  • Amid scrutiny over results, the company denied job threat claims on Thursday as clubs show mixed recovery, balancing short-term results like the MLS Red Bulls missing playoffs after 15 appearances.
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Red Bull denies a media report that after a good year of collaboration the separation of Jürgen Klopp is in the room. However, there are signs of dissatisfaction on both sides.

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Red Bull backs Klopp and says it's 'nonsense' his soccer role could be under threat

Red Bull has backed former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp to remain the drinks giant’s head of global soccer and dismissed a media report that his job could be under threat after barely a year.

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Fussballdaten broke the news in on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
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