RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff slammed those who persistently link Jürgen Klopp's name to managerial positions at clubs around the world..

2025-12-19 04:16

RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has personally slammed those who persistently link Jürgen Klopp's name to managerial positions at clubs around the world on Thursday.

Mintzlaff made these criticisms while attending a corporate seminar in Leipzig.

He harshly criticized that, Jürgen Klopp had already clearly stated he has no intention of return to coaching in the near future dozens more times, and he genuinely doesn't understand how such a statement is difficult to comprehend, nor why anyone would question the trust Klopp places in the position Red Bull has given him.

Mintzlaff also said that the Red Bull Group has absolute confidence in maintaining a long-term partnership with Klopp at this stage, whether it's Real Madrid, Liverpool, or any other club, and reiterated that Klopp remains very positive and enthusiastic about his current work since stepping down from his managerial role.

Mintzlaff said, "Jürgen has made it clear on multiple occasions that he has no intention of returning to coaching in the near future, so I think it's baffling that people keep bringing up his name and the related topics."

"Everyone in our Group is fearless in the face of anyone trying to approach him, including (Real) Madrid or anyone else."

"Although he has admitted that he might be willing to do so someday, our belief in him remains very strong."

"Of course, his future thoughts might change, that might not be impossible to happen. But I can see his passion for this job, he has many ideas, and he's eager to take it to the next level. Therefore, I'm completely at ease."

Oliver Mintzlaff's comments should help Red Bull Group dispel any rumours which persistently claim that Klopp will take over another club's managerial position in the near future.

Since leaving Liverpool to become Red Bull Group's Global Director of Football, rumours linking Klopp to managerial positions at clubs around the world have been constant.

Recently, with his successor Arne Slot facing heavy criticism for Liverpool's poor performances, Klopp has been the subject of much speculation about a potential return to Anfield.

Following this, rumours have been rampant that Klopp will become the new head coach at Real Madrid.

Although these rumours have been refuted, Sky Sports' Chief News Reporter, Kaveh Solhekol, whose methods have been heavily criticized, remains undeterred, continuing to falsely claim that the renowned German manager has been handpicked as the top candidate to replace Los Blancos head coach Xabi Alonso.

Furthermore, several months ago, the Chinese website Zhi Bo Ba, known for its sensationalist reporting, even fabricated the absurd rumour claimed that "Andrea Agnelli intends to use the power of an American consortium to acquire Juventus and appoint Klopp as its new manager."