An iconic F1 soccer coach at Red Bull?
Former Liverpool FC coach Jürgen Klopp expressed his desire to talk to Max Verstappen during his presentation as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer.
The legendary football coach Jürgen Klopp wishes to exchange with the four-time F1 world championtaking his position at Red Bull<, on January 1st."
Jürgen Klopp has been appointed as the global head of football within the Red Bull group, taking a break from his coaching career after his success with the English team Liverpool. He oversees the activities of the various Red Bull teams, for example in Leipzig, Salzburg, and New York.
A role within Red Bull F1?
The 57-year-old German coach was introduced in his new role this weekend and expressed his desire to talk with Red Bull’s star driver. Max Verstappen, who has won the last four World Drivers’ Championships in F1, is among the best in the sport’s history. About Max Verstappen, Jürgen Klopp said: « There are so many things to discuss! »
« Not just about his concentration, but on all kinds of subjects, » he confided to the official Red Bull website. « It’s truly incredible. I would love to spend time with him to understand how he can do that under the threat of 300 miles an hour in a car and stay at his best mental level. It’s fascinating. »
During a press conference, Jürgen Klopp added: « How can Max Verstappen be fully focused at that speed? I would like to know. Give me that information, and I’ll try to apply it to football. »
Max Verstappen welcomes the arrival of Jürgen Klopp
Max Verstappen applauded Red Bull’s decision to recruit Jürgen Klopp. They have somewhat become colleagues, with this professional collaboration between the German coach and the Austrian team.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Max Verstappen said: “I knew for quite some time that they were discussing and that it was about to be signed.”
« Red Bull invests heavily in football with the teams they own, and there are already many talents that have emerged from them. »
« With someone like Jürgen at the helm, he brings a wealth of experience, having managed major clubs. It’s a great thing for the entire organization. »
Maybe Max Verstappen and Jürgen Klopp will meet soon. It’s no secret, Max Verstappen is a big football fan.
