Roger Schmidt appointed Red Bull Head of Global Soccer after Jürgen Klopp exit
Former Bayer Leverkusen head coach Roger Schmidt has succeeded Jürgen Klopp as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer.
The 59-year-old returns to the Red Bull network after previously managing Red Bull Salzburg between 2012 and 2014, guiding the club to an Austrian Bundesliga and Cup double in his final season. He subsequently coached Leverkusen, Beijing Guoan, PSV Eindhoven and Benfica.
Schmidt takes over from Klopp, who held the role for less than two years before leaving to become head coach of the Germany national team following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation.
"We are delighted to welcome Roger Schmidt back to Red Bull," said Red Bull sporting director Oliver Mintzlaff.
As Head of Global Soccer, Schmidt will oversee football operations across Red Bull's portfolio of clubs, including RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, New York Red Bulls, Red Bull Bragantino and Omiya Ardija, helping to shape the group's sporting strategy and player development pathway.
