"Why would you do that?" BVB legend questions Klopp’s move | OneFootball

After his move into the Red Bull sphere, Jürgen Klopp continues to spark discussions. Now, BVB legend Norbert Dickel expresses clear disappointment over the decision of the former successful coach.

The move of Jürgen Klopp into the Red Bull sphere continues to spark discussions – even among former companions. BVB legend Norbert "Nobby" Dickel has now expressed himself particularly clearly, meeting the step of the former Dortmund and Liverpool coach with great incomprehension.

When Dickel first read about Klopp's new job, he initially didn't want to believe it. "I read it and thought: I don't believe it, it's a hoax – like so many things. But then it was true," said the long-time stadium announcer of Borussia Dortmund on the podcast Football Finance. Although the 64-year-old emphasized that it was Klopp's personal decision, he found it emotionally difficult to accept.

Dickel is particularly puzzled that Klopp is taking this path now of all times. "Of course, I didn't want to believe it either. Because it just doesn't fit. Financially, he doesn't have to do it," he explained. For Dickel, it is clear that the 58-year-old enjoys enormous respect worldwide: "The whole world loves Jürgen Klopp." The open question remains for him: "Everyone loves Jürgen Klopp, so why do something like this? But he will have his reasons."

BVB Legend Dickel Shows Incomprehension for Klopp's New Role

After leaving Liverpool FC in the summer of 2024, Klopp took a break and at the beginning of the year assumed the role of "Head of Global Soccer" at Red Bull. In this function, he is globally responsible for the company's football activities, which include RB Leipzig, RB Salzburg, the New York Red Bulls, and Bragantino. Additionally, Red Bull is involved with Paris FC and Leeds United – clubs that are particularly viewed critically by traditional football fans.

Klopp holds special significance for Dortmund. During his time at BVB, he led the club to two German championships, a DFB-Pokal victory, and the Champions League final in 2013. Dickel himself is also one of the defining figures in the club's history and has been the voice at the Westfalenstadion for decades.

Despite the public criticism, personal contact between the two has not broken off. Dickel reported that they continue to meet, most recently even at a wedding. However, the controversial Red Bull move was not discussed there.

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