Real Madrid’s search for managerial clarity has taken another turn, as speculation linking Jurgen Klopp to the Bernabéu hot seat has been firmly dismissed by the German’s camp.
Following Los Blancos’ Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Arsenal, and a current four-point deficit behind Barcelona in the La Liga title race, questions around Carlo Ancelotti’s future have intensified.
The Italian manager is under scrutiny, with the upcoming Copa del Rey final potentially deciding his fate. Amid this uncertainty, several high-profile names have been floated as possible successors — one of the most prominent being Jurgen Klopp.
Klopp, who stepped away from management in mid-2024 after nearly a decade at Liverpool, is currently serving as Head of Global Football at Red Bull. Though fans were intrigued by the idea of the German tactician bringing his infamous high-octane, pressing football to the Spanish capital, those hopes appear short-lived.
Klopp’s agent dismisses Real Madrid links
Marc Kosicke, Klopp’s long-time agent, has put the rumours to bed, stating that Klopp is fully committed to his new role. Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg confirmed that the former Liverpool boss is not entertaining a return to coaching at this stage, especially not at club level. The agent stated:
“Jurgen is very happy with his new role as head of global soccer at Red Bull.”
Klopp focused on Red Bull role
Klopp’s managerial legacy is firmly cemented in European football. He took Mainz to the Bundesliga, turned Borussia Dortmund into a dominant force in Germany, and led Liverpool to Champions League and Premier League glory. His “Gegenpressing” approach transformed Liverpool into one of the most feared teams in Europe.
Though Madridistas may dream of Klopp energizing the team with his trademark style, the club now appears likely to explore other candidates.
With the season still alive domestically, all focus remains on finishing strong, but behind the scenes, the board will be weighing long-term options — even if that doesn’t include Jurgen Klopp for now.
