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By ADRIAN BISHOP Published: 19: 52 AEDT, 31 March 2025 | Updated: 20: 37 AEDT, 31 March 2025 2 View comments The role Jurgen Klopp played in the sacking of RB Leipzig boss Marco Rose has reportedly been uncovered. The decision to part ways with Rose marked the first significant event of Klopp's tenure as Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull, a position he started in January. After shocking the football world by announcing he would leave Liverpool after nearly a decade on Merseyside at the end of last season, the 57-year-old initially remained coy as to whether he would take another job in football. However, in October, Red Bull announced he would join the company to oversee all footballing matters across their international network of clubs - including Leipzig, Salzburg and the New York Red Bulls. Klopp role sees him advise the clubs on coaching matters, playing philosophy and development, while also playing an active role in transfers of players and recruitment of head coaches. On Sunday Leipzig parted ways with Rose after nearly three years as the club's head coach, with the team languishing on the periphery of the European places following a disappointing run of results. Jurgen Klopp(right) was reportedly unhappy with a lack of 'sporting development' at RB Leipzig prior to Marco Rose's sacking The pair have a long history together, with Klopp having signed Rose as a player during his time at Mainz However, Rose was dismissed on Sunday after a poor run of results left Leipzig in danger of missing out on European football next season According to German outlet Bild, Klopp had initially been a staunch advocate for Rose, with his position reportedly putting him at odds with fellow Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff. After all, Klopp signed Rose as a player during his time in charge of Mainz, initially bringing his compatriot in on loan before signing him to a permanent deal when the club were promoted to the top flight. However, the relationship between the pair is said to have soured in recent weeks with Klopp reportedly not being satisfied with Leipzig's 'sporting development' under Rose's stewardship. Klopp also reportedly visited the Leipzig players prior to Rose's dismissal to introduce himself as they prepare for the final stages of the campaign. With Rose axed, Red Bull have moved to appoint Zsolt Low to serve as his successor on a temporary basis, with Klopp said to be a keen admirer of the former Hungarian international. Low served as Thomas Tuchel's assistant during his time at Chelsea, having previously worked alongside the German at PSG. RB Leipzig currently sit sixth in the Bundesliga table with seven games remaining. Should the club miss out on top four, it would mark the first time since 2019 that they failed to qualify for the Champions League.
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