Jürgen Klopp targets Bundesliga sporting director for vacant role at RB Salzburg

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After Rouven Schröder’s departure from RB Salzburg to become Borussia Mönchengladbach’s new sporting director, Jürgen Klopp must now find a replacement for the Austrian Bundesliga club.

As reported by Bild, Klopp is targeting Hoffenheim’s Andreas Schicker as a replacement. The 39-year-old, who joined the Bundesliga club from Sturm Graz in October 2024, has reportedly been in discussions with RB Salzburg for a long time, with his current employers also informed of the situation.

Schicker has already met with Klopp and is well-respected in his country of birth. According to Bild, the Austrian is considering the move, partly due to the internal power struggle…