Mauricio Pochettino on Real Madrid’s managerial shortlist to replace Alvaro Arbeloa

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Image Credits: Imago ImagesA change in the dugout at Real Madrid is unlikely before the end of the current season, with Alvaro Arbeloa expected to remain in charge temporarily before stepping aside this summer.Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich on Wednesday and currently sit second in La Liga, nine points behind leaders Barcelona, leaving them on course for a potentially disappointing finish to the campaign.According to RMC Sport, Mauricio Pochettino – who will leave his role as USA head coach after the 2026 World Cup – is highly regarded internally by Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez. The report adds that Madrid have gathered information on his ability to handle pressure.Jurgen Klopp, now head of global soccer at Red Bull after leaving Liverpool in 2024, is also under consideration, although he has denied any contact with Madrid.Klopp told reporters at the Magenta TV World Cup team presentation in Munich: “If Real Madrid had phoned, we would have heard about it by now.

They haven’t called even once, not once.“My agent is there, you can ask him. They haven’t called him either.

I haven’t reached retirement age. Alvaro Arbeloa Mauricio Pochettino Real Madrid