What Fabrizio Romano says Real Madrid are thinking about Jurgen Klopp right now
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What Fabrizio Romano Says Real Madrid Are Thinking About Jurgen Klopp Right Now
Real Madrid recently sacked Xabi Alonso after just six months in charge, following a string of poor results including a defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup. The club swiftly appointed former defender Álvaro Arbeloa, currently managing the reserve side Castilla, as an interim coach. However, insiders view this as a temporary measure, with the board already eyeing a marquee name for a long-term project ahead of the 2026-27 season.[1][2][3]
Enter Jurgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager now serving as Red Bull's Global Head of Soccer. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has clarified the latest rumors swirling around the German tactician. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano revealed that while Klopp is fully focused and happy with his Red Bull role—a commitment he's publicly reiterated—certain members of Real Madrid's board and management are big admirers of his high-energy style and success at Anfield.[2][4]
“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.” — Fabrizio Romano[2]
Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg reported that Klopp would give a formal approach from Madrid serious consideration, despite his long-term Red Bull contract. Yet Romano stresses no concrete steps have been taken; Klopp must first signal his desire to return to hands-on management.[1][2][4]
Klopp himself responded boldly to the speculation via ServusTV, criticizing Madrid's instability: replacing Carlo Ancelotti's legacy was always going to be tough for Alonso, a proven talent from his Leverkusen days. He highlighted deeper issues like ego clashes in the locker room and lack of executive support, suggesting Madrid's problems extend beyond the coaching carousel.[3]
For now, admiration is one-sided, but Romano hints the situation could evolve. Fans await whether Klopp's "heavy metal football" allure proves irresistible to Los Blancos.[1][2][3]
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