Since Real Madrid’s elimination from the Champions League, rumors have been circulating about the future of coach Carlo Ancelotti. Most expectations point to his departure this summer, regardless of league and cup results. This scenario has opened the door to renewed talk about the club’s potential signing of Jürgen Klopp, who is highly regarded at Valdebebas. This isn’t the first time his name has been mentioned as a possible replacement for the team.
Klopp himself has great respect for Real Madrid, describing its current squad as “the best in the world.” During his time with Liverpool, he attempted to sign a number of Real Madrid stars, including Aurelien Tchouaméni, Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappé, Fede Valverde, and Jude Bellingham. These players are considered key assets should he ever take over as coach.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, Klopp’s primary and urgent request, should he sign with Real Madrid, would be to bring in a left-back, with a specific focus on Paris Saint-Germain star Nuno Mendes, especially with the Arnold deal close to being finalized and Militao expected to return to his best form. Signing an additional midfielder is desirable but not currently one of his top priorities.
The German coach is well aware that Real Madrid has a distinguished group of players and knows how to utilize their abilities optimally. This is precisely what is driving the club’s management to consider signing him, especially in light of the criticism directed at Ancelotti for not fully exploiting the team’s potential this season.
Although Klopp currently serves as the global director of football at Red Bull, his future remains uncertain. Meanwhile, the coming weeks are expected to witness decisive developments regarding the new Real Madrid coach, who is seeking to resolve the matter as soon as possible.