Jurgen Klopp unequivocally rejects any potential opportunity with the continental colossus.
Liverpool Boss Jürgen Klopp Denies Links to AS Roma Manager Role
Contrary to rumors circulating in Italy, football legend Jürgen Klopp has categorically rejected the possibility of becoming the next manager of AS Roma. The German tactician, currently serving as Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull, has not expressed any interest in returning to coaching since his departure from Anfield at the end of the 2023/24 season.
Roma's current coach, Claudio Ranieri, is expected to take up a director role this summer, following the team's fifth-place finish in Serie A. Reports have suggested a change in leadership at the Italian giants, yet the identity of the new manager remains undisclosed.
Although Ranieri recently hinted that the deal with the new coach is already in place, the name of the incoming manager has been kept under wraps. According to Ranieri, fans, including his close friend and Italian singer Antonello Venditti, will find out the new appointment on July 1st.
Meanwhile, Klopp addressed the controversial exit of Trent Alexander-Arnold, a player he nurtured to stardom at Liverpool. The defender is set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer after spending his entire career at Anfield. Despite some fans booing Alexander-Arnold at recent games, Klopp expressed his disappointment in such reactions, reminding the Liverpool faithful not to forget the player's contributions to the club's success.
Jürgen Klopp, previously linked with the manager role at AS Roma, has squashed rumors of any involvement, maintaining his commitment to his current position as Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull. In the European leagues, AS Roma is reportedly on the lookout for a new manager following Claudio Ranieri's expected move to a director role. Confirmation on the identity of the incoming manager is expected on July 1st, leaving the football world curious about who will lead the Serie A team next season. Meanwhile, despite Trent Alexander-Arnold's transfer to Real Madrid, Klopp remains disheartened by negative fan reactions towards the defender, who made his name under Klopp's management at Liverpool.
