Jürgen Klopp’s charm offensive as Red Bull’s head of global soccer began in Salzburg, Austria on Tuesday when the former Liverpool manager was officially presented in his new role and hit back at critics of the move.

In those environs, the previous Liverpool coach made his first public appearance as energy drink giant Red Bull’s head of global soccer. He still has the goofy grin and the one-liners. Klopp said “I’m the normal one” when starting at Liverpool,

Liverpool manager was presented as Red Bull's new global head of football but offered very little clarity on what that role entails

Jurgen Klopp has described his new role as ‘Dr Football’ with Red Bull, although it’s unclear what cures he will administer.

On Tuesday, Klopp was officially introduced as Red Bull 's 'Global Head of Soccer' in Austria. In this role, he will oversee the energy drink giant's football clubs, including RB Leipzig and the New York Red Bulls.

Jurgen Klopp has opened up on his reasons for leaving Liverpool last year, and why he made the surprising move to take on a new role in the sport, starting as Red Bull's head of global soccer

Watch live as Jurgen Klopp gives his first press conference as Red Bull‘s global head of soccer on Tuesday, 14 January. Klopp previously said he hopes to be able to “figure out what is useful for football” and wants to start learning about the game again in his new role.

Former Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp will not be just a token celebrity in his new post as head of global soccer at Red Bull but will try to add value to the organisation, he said on Tuesday.

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has held his first press conference as head of global soccer at Red Bull. Among many other things, he answered critics of the move.