Jurgen Klopp departed Liverpool in the summertime of 2024 to take a sabbatical from soccer administration, however is reportedly being lined up for his subsequent job.
Although Klopp is ready to grow to be the brand new Head of International Soccer at Purple Bull firstly of January, having signed a four-year take care of the vitality drinks provider, there’s an exit clause inserted in his deal ought to the German nationwide crew job turns into accessible.
It is a crew elsewhere in Europe that’s eyeing Klopp up for a possible return to administration, nevertheless.
Jurgen Klopp a possible successor to Diego Simeone
In response to Spanish outlet Relevo, Atletico Madrid are making ready for the potential departure of long-serving boss Diego Simeone, with Jurgen Klopp “extremely valued” on the Spanish aspect.
Whereas Simone’s contract runs till June 2027, the arrival of latest director of soccer Carlos Bucero firstly of 2024 has seen huge modifications on the membership. There is a suggestion that Simeone’s place is unclear, with the Argentine reportedly contemplating his choices now.
Since turning into the Atletico supervisor in 2011, Simeone has helped them beat Actual Madrid and Barcelona to 2 La Liga titles and a Copa del Rey, whereas he is additionally added a Europa League crown to his honours listing after twice reaching the Champions League last.
With the crew fully in-built his picture, Klopp would have a troublesome activity in changing Simeone, nevertheless. Although each play high-octane soccer, Simeone is barely extra defensive and utilises extra aggressive gamers corresponding to Rodri De Paul, Jose Maria Gimenez and Marcos Llorente.
Alongside Klopp’s identify, Fernando Torres, Luis Enrique and Mauricio Pochettino have additionally been touted as Simeone’s potential successors.
In FourFourTwo‘s opinion, it appears unlikely that Klopp would transfer to Atletico Madrid. Following Simeone would show troublesome even for a supervisor with the German’s calibre, whereas he’d additionally command curiosity from groups corresponding to Actual Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and, in fact, Germany.
