Jürgen Klopp defends decision to join Red Bull as global head of soccer

"You cannot make your decision depending on what reactions there will be," Klopp told the podcast of former Germany and Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos.

IT GIVES YOU WINGS: Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has defended his reason to join Red Bull as global head of soccer. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has defended his decision to join Red Bull as global head of soccer from next year following criticism from fans in Germany, saying the project was 'outstanding' for him.

Klopp, who ended a successful nine-year stint at Liverpool last season, also coached Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, with many of those clubs' fans angered by his decision to join Red Bull.