Jurgen Klopp ‘makes final decision’ on manager job with Liverpool hero in trouble

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Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has made a decision on his future. (Image: Getty Images)Former Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp has quashed rumours linking him to the top position at Real Madrid, amidst speculation over Xabi Alonso's future.

Alonso, a former Liverpool player himself, took the reins at Bernabeu this summer after leading Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten Bundesliga title and DFB-Pokal double in his second year.Alonso was also touted as a potential successor to Klopp at Anfield, but Real Madrid swooped in to appoint the ex-Spanish international as Carlo Ancelotti's replacement. Football transfer news and rumours plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.

The German coach decided to step back from the daily grind of management and has held his current role since the beginning of the year.Nonetheless, this hasn't deterred speculation about a potential return to the touchline.Jurgen Klopp has been linked with the Real Madrid job. (Image: Getty)Sky Sports Germany claimed that Klopp, ex-Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa and Zinedine Zidane were amongst the potential contenders to replace Alonso at the helm.However, Spanish publication SPORT has provided a fresh update regarding the managerial situation at the Bernabeu, citing remarks from Red Bull's global director of football, Oliver Mintzlaff, which appear to eliminate Klopp from contention."He has made it clear that he doesn't want to be a coach at the moment," Mintzlaff revealed at an event organised by Leipziger Volkszeitung.SPORT further reports that Zidane has also been ruled out owing to his forthcoming involvement with the French national side.This development suggests that Arbeloa emerges as the frontrunner to succeed Alonso should Real Madrid opt to make a change in their coaching position.