What happened: Jürgen Klopp has driven the process to appoint Narcis Pelach as the new head coach of RB Omiya Ardija in Japan, according to Fabrizio Romano. Pelach is set to join the RBA group club on a two-year contract. Klopp personally led the move to bring the coach in.

Why it matters: The appointment shows Klopp shaping coaching hires across the Red Bull football network rather than running a single club. Steering a manager into a Japanese club signals how broad his remit over the group's sides now reaches.

What to watch: Watch for formal confirmation from RB Omiya Ardija and the timing of Pelach's start date and backroom staff.