Red Bull is contemplating its next major football endeavor.
Following the official sealing of Jürgen Klopp's deal, Red Bull appears to have its sights set on new horizons in football. According to news outlet AFP, the energy drink giant is reportedly pursuing the acquisition of French second division club FC Paris.
Sources close to the situation suggest that confidential negotiations are taking place between the club, Red Bull, and the Arnault family, who control luxury goods giant LVMH. The rumors sent shockwaves through the football world mere hours after Klopp's announcement of his return to Red Bull as Global Soccer Director.
Despite initial refusals to comment on the matter, Pierre Ferracci, the club's president since 2012 and its major shareholder, has publicly expressed his intention to step down. Red Bull's expansion in football isn't a new phenomenon, as they already own clubs in Leipzig, Salzburg, New York, Brazil, and Japan.
In his new role, Klopp is set to shape Red Bull's playing philosophy further. The announcement of his new role stirred mixed feelings among fans, with some expressing both surprise and disappointment.
However, legendary footballer Lothar Matthäus voices his support for Klopp's career move. "Everyone should follow their passions and take on tasks that challenge them," Matthäus stated on Sky. "As far as I'm concerned, Klopp can work for whomever he chooses to." He added, "What matters is that he remains in football and continues to enrich the sport with his ideas."
Matthäus believes that Red Bull's ambition and Klopp's potential are a perfect match, suggesting that "thinking big" and "working with big names" aligns well with both parties.
The acquisition of FC Paris by Red Bull, if successful, could potentially see Red Bull's soccer teams compete against each other in different leagues. Despite Klopp's new role as Global Soccer Director, soccer enthusiasts continue to follow his career closely.
