Fabrizio Romano Clarifies Jürgen Klopp and Real Madrid News

Following Xabi Alonso's dismissal from Real Madrid after just six months, amid poor results including a defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, speculation has surged linking former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp to the role. Real Madrid swiftly appointed Álvaro Arbeloa, formerly of their reserve side Castilla, as interim coach, but many view this as a temporary measure until a high-profile name is secured in the summer.[1][2]

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has addressed the rumors, confirming Real Madrid's internal admiration for Klopp based on his energetic success at Liverpool. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano stated: “Jürgen Klopp, at the moment is fully focused on Red Bull project. He’s really happy with what he’s doing as he said in public several times.” He added that Klopp has fans among Madrid's board and management, noting, “Klopp in terms of energy can be a Real Madrid manager one day. For sure he is appreciated internally at Madrid, but that’s it. There is nothing agreed, nothing discussed, nothing decided.”[1][6]

Currently, Klopp serves as Red Bull’s Head of Global Soccer, a role he embraced after leaving Liverpool nearly two years ago, repeatedly expressing satisfaction and no immediate desire to return to hands-on management. Reports from Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg suggested Klopp would seriously consider a formal approach, but Romano emphasizes no contacts have occurred.[1][4][5]

Klopp himself commented on Alonso's exit, calling it a sign of deeper issues at Madrid: “It’s a sign that not everything is 100 percent right there if Xabi Alonso... has to leave Real Madrid just six months later.” He highlighted challenges succeeding legends like Carlo Ancelotti, plus reported ego clashes and lack of support in the locker room.[2]

While Madrid holds Klopp in high regard, alongside other targets, any move hinges on him signaling readiness to coach again. For now, it's mere appreciation without action.[3][7]

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