David Wagner Defends Jurgen Klopp’s Move to Red Bull

Former Premier League manager David Wagner has defended his close buddy Jurgen Klopp following fan reaction to Klopp’s choice to join Red Bull’s Global Head of Soccer. With his decision, Klopp—who departed Liverpool earlier this year—surfaced numerous surprises, particularly among Borussia Dortmund supporters.

Although some Liverpool supporters were shocked by the action, Dortmund supporters responded more aggressively, some going as far as declaring Klopp is “dead” to them for returning to German football in this new capacity.

Wagner’s Advocacy for Klopp

Klopp’s best man at his wedding, Wagner discounted the criticism, writing it off as unreasonable. Speaking with Sport 1, Wagner expressed his annoyance over the reaction, saying, “I can understand that some may have hoped for something else, but I totally condemn anyone condemning Klopp for this decision. It makes me ill.

“Jurgen Klopp’s achievements and values don’t change just because he’s working for a top organization like Red Blood. His reputation as a coach and human being stays the same.”