- Klopp will take up the ‘Global Head of Soccer’ role at Red Bull from January
- He will advice clubs in their network on development and transfers of players
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Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly targeting two Barcelona youngsters as his first signings since accepting a role at Red Bull.
Klopp was confirmed as Red Bull’s Global Head of Soccer last week, a position he will officially take up from the start of 2025.
The role will require Klopp to be responsible for the international network of all football clubs at Red Bull – including Leipzig, Salzburg and the New York Red Bulls.
He will be required to advise the clubs on coaching matters, playing philosophy, development and transfers of players and head coaches.
According to journalist Sebastien Vidal, Klopp has already set his sights on bringing two players into Red Bull’s network of clubs.
Jurgen Klopp has reportedly made his first transfer targets in his new role at Red Bull
Klopp is reportedly keen to sign Barcelona midfielder Aleix Garrido to the Red Bull network
The former Liverpool boss will advice Red Bull on development and transfers of players
Barcelona youngsters Aleix Garrido and Noah Darvich have reportedly been targeted, with the duo considered among the rising stats to have graduated from La Masia.
The duo have largely featured for Barcelona Athletic – typically known as the club’s B-team – but have been tipped to break into the first team set-up.
Garrido has already made his Barcelona first team debut, with the 20-year-old making a substitute appearance under former boss Xavi last year.
The midfielder’s progress has been disrupted in recent months by injury.
Darvich had featured during the Catalan giants pre-season campaign, with the 18-year-old also considered a highly rated product.
The 18-year-old was signed by Barcelona from Freiberg last year, before going on to help Germany win Under-17 World Cup in Indonesia.
Red Bull have previously had success in attracting Spanish talent with current Barcelona star Dani Olmo having played for RB Leipzig.
The German outfit also signed Barcelona academy…