FORMER Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has taken up a new role with the German Football League.
The 58-year-old joins the DFL as part of an expert group aimed at improving German football.
Real Madrid icon and World Cup winner Sami Khedira, is among the other names included, along with a host of club chiefs.
The aim is to keep German football competitive in every area, according to DFL managing director Marc Lenz.
He explained: “We are convinced that the financial, legal, and sporting frameworks must be right to keep the Bundesliga and German football consistently competitive.
“We need to draw the right conclusions together. The expert group will provide valuable input in this regard.”
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The group will also work on developing young talent and enhancing club standards across the German Football league.
A statement from the governing body read: “The expert group will address, among other things, the training and integration of talented players as well as the further development of club standards and structures.
“Initial results are to be discussed in the league committees in spring 2026 and subsequently with all 36 clubs.”
Klopp will remain in his role with Red Bull while carrying out his new duties for the German Football League.
The Liverpool legend took over as Head of Global Soccer at the company in January.
It means he now oversees the likes of RB Leipzig, RB Salzburg, and New York Red Bulls and is responsible for the development of young players, as well as advising on transfers and managerial appointments.
Klopp recently admitted that he does not miss football management, even claiming he does not follow his former club too much.
He told The Athletic: “I was super happy with the way Liverpool performed.
“I watched some games. But it is not like, ‘Oh, it’s Saturday!’
“I didn’t know when games started. I was just out. I played sports, we enjoyed life, spent time with the grandkids, completely normal stuff, knowing I will work again.
“But knowing as well, that I don’t want to work as a coach anymore.”
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