Jurgen Klopp's new role 'expectations' revealed as ex-Liverpool boss tipped for transfer input

RB Leipzig managing director Johann Plenge has revealed what will be expected of former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp as he embarks on his first job after departing Anfield.

The former Reds fan favorite has agreed to join the Red Bull organization as its new Head of Global Football, with his role set to start in the new year. Having penned a four-year deal, he will oversee operations at RB Leipzig in Germany alongside the New York Red Bulls in the U.S.

In addition, Klopp will be expected to lend his expertise when it comes to the running of Red Bull Bragantino in Brazil, alongside Japanese outfit. However, the charismatic German figure's remit will not include assisting with the running of Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg - which falls under a separate management structure.

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Now, Leipzig chief Plenge has explained to the Daily Mail that Klopp's role will be a "balance between having someone who gives you an objective, questions, challenges things that you can only challenge if you're part of the system", while explaining that the Anfield legend will not be a colleague that he will see "each and every day" as he outlined his remit.

"I expect him to be a very, very important person, but probably more in the background. He will not sit next to the coach or on pitch during matches, but he will be a very important person that our key leaders in the club are able to talk to and to listen to what he has in terms of experience."

Plenge also explained that Klopp will be expected to help with the recruitment of players and staff as part of his new role. He continued: "So his task is laid out before him: he'll provide advice to the clubs and Leipzig hopes Klopp will also be a boost to recruitment - not only of players, but of personnel too.

He added: "[He can] make the existing staff and players we do have better, but also attract new ones. IIf... there's a vacancy for a new sporting director - for example - having him on board, someone that can attract the best people for this position to come to whatever club it is and work with them is something that is, I think, every club, not only the Bundesliga, is jealous about."

Meanwhile, Klopp has spoken openly about the backlash he was received in his home country after taking a job with the Red Bull organization. Hitting back at his detractors, he admitted: "You cannot make your decision depending on what reactions there will be.

"I did not want to step on anyone's toes. I love all my former clubs, but I don't know what I could have done so that everyone is happy. I am 57 and can still work a few more years, but I did not see myself on the sidelines for now. It was clear for me that I would do something - so then Red Bull came."