Jurgen Klopp’s Legacy in Liverpool Remains Untouched—But Not in Germany
While Klopp is still revered at Liverpool, many in Germany view him differently following his decision to join the Red Bull group.
The 57-year-old, who left Anfield last summer, remains beloved by Reds fans, just as he was at Borussia Dortmund and Mainz. However, his new role as Red Bull’s head of global soccer has angered supporters of his former clubs.
This weekend, a massive parade float will depict Klopp wearing a euro-symbol cap and wings made of money, with a scathing message inscribed (via ESPN):
“For Kloppo, values he once cared about no longer matter. Lured by Red Bull’s money, he has fallen from his pedestal.”
Why Is Klopp Facing Backlash in Germany?
RB Leipzig, part of the Red Bull empire, stands in direct opposition to the Bundesliga’s cherished 50+1 fan ownership model.
Unlike most German clubs, where fans have majority control, Leipzig’s corporate-backed rise has made them the league’s most disliked team, even surpassing Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim in controversy.
Klopp, once a symbol of fan power and authenticity, is now seen as endorsing a system that threatens those very ideals.
His appointment sparked immediate outrage among Dortmund supporters, and now Mainz fans are set to voice their disapproval at the Rose Monday carnival parade, labeling him a sellout.
