Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he will work as a pundit at next summer’s World Cup in North America.During the announcement, the former Liverpool boss cheekily teased fans about a ‘return to the touchline’. Klopp, who stepped down as Liverpool boss in 2024, has been linked with a return to management despite publicly claiming that his days in football management are behind him.The 58-year-old has since taken up a role with Red Bull as their Head of Global Soccer overseeing the development of clubs such as RB Leipzig, RB Salzburg, New York Red Bulls and Paris FC.But now the German will bring his football expertise back to television screen for a German streaming platform for the month-long tournament.What did Klopp say in his announcement video?In a clip shared on Instagram: “Many of you have always known better.“But I truly couldn’t envision it for myself. Going back to the sideline? I don’t miss anything.“This is what I always thought. But now it is tingling again. Grass underneath my feet.“The heated atmosphere in the stadium. And I want to be really close again.“Oh? No, not as a manager. I am becoming a pundit for Magenta TV at the FIFA World Cup 2026.”Klopp was instrumental in bringing the glory years back to Anfield.He led Liverpool to their most successful period in recent memory with three Champions League final appearances in just six years.kloppoJurgen Klopp made the announcement in a short video clip posted on Instagram[/caption]Liverpool were beaten twice by Real Madrid but claimed their sixth triumph in the competition, beating Tottenham 2-0 in the final in 2019.The German tactician was responsible for ending the Reds’ 30-year top-flight title drought in the Covid-affected 2019/20 campaign while adding FA Cup and FIFA Club World Cup success to the Merseyside outfit.No going back… for nowHe has been linked with a return to club football as well as the German national team.But he will watch on as fan and pundit next summer should Julien Nagelsmann’s side go on to clinch qualification.Asked if he would consider a return to the dug out, Klopp told The Athletic: “That’s what I think. But you don’t know.“I’m 58. If I started again at 65, everybody will say, ‘You said you’ll never do it again!’ Er, sorry, I thought 100 per cent (when I said it)! That is what I think now. I don’t miss anything.”Klopp appears to be enjoying his new role with Red Bull away from the rigours of football managementGettyKlopp steered Liverpool to their first top-flight title in 30-yearsGettyHis current role with Red Bull takes up much of his spare time these days and an additional role with the German Football League (DFL) means Klopp is remaining active and keeping abreast of the changing dynamic in global football.Last month, he took on the responsibility of helping strengthen youth development with the DFL in the hope of also improving German football and ensuring the Bundesliga remains competitive.Klopp works alongside former Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund star Sami Khedira as well as other corporate names from the world of German football.A DFL statement read: The expert group will address, among other things, the training and integration of talented players as well as the further development of club standards and structures.”“Initial results are to be discussed in the league committees in spring 2026 and subsequently with all 36 clubs.”