described 's sporting group as a "really interesting project" in 2022 - after taking a job as the company's Global Head of Soccer this week.
The former boss left Anfield at the end of last season, ending his nine-year reign at the club - with the German stating he wanted to take some time off from management after feeling the pressures of top-level coaching.
Klopp has been linked with a couple of roles - including the England and Germany national team jobs - but now the 57-year-old has revealed he will be linking up with Red Bull to oversee the international network of their major football clubs.
Red Bull have two high-profile clubs in Europe - RB Leipzig in the German Bundesliga and Red Bull Salzburg in Austria - with the group also having a team in the MLS in New York Red Bulls.
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Klopp's role will satisfy his demands to not be involved in the day-to-day running of football and instead allow him to take a more backseat role as he focuses on using his "extensive network" to scout talent for the clubs and help with training and development.
The ex-Borussia Dortmund coach has already made his feelings clear on the work Red Bull are doing - having hailed their project two years ago after a pre-season friendly against RB Salzburg, praising their philosophy and business sense.
"What Red Bull is doing is a really interesting project, I have to say," he said after the game - which Liverpool lost 1-0. "They kind of change every year, they sell players but still a good team. It's really interesting what they are doing. The football philosophy is not too far away from ours as well."
Klopp earned legendary status at Liverpool after winning the club's first title in 30 years in 2020, as well as lifting the in 2019 and the and Carabao Cup too.
After saying he needed a "break" from management and even hinting he could retire from the job altogether, he has now expressed excitement over the job at Red Bull, saying he will be able to use his passion for the sport and use his experience to mentor individuals at the company.
"After almost 25 years on the sideline, I could not be more excited to get involved in a project like this," he said after being unveiled. "The role may have changed but my passion for soccer 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 soccer talent that we have at our disposal.
"I see my role primarily as a mentor for the coaches and management of the Red Bull clubs but ultimately, I am one part of an organisation that is unique, innovative and forward looking. As I said, this could not excite me more."
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