Real Madrid are looking at potential options to replace Carlo Ancelotti, and Jurgen Klopp has been identified as a target.
According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, 57-year-old former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is on Real Madrid’s shortlist, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done. The German tactician has taken a break from management, and it remains to be seen whether he is ready to take up the Real Madrid job.
There is no doubt that the German manager is one of the best in his generation, and he could prove to be an exceptional appointment for the Spanish outfit. That said, Real Madrid have several candidates, including Zinedine Zidane, on their wishlist.
Real Madrid are widely regarded as the biggest club in the world, and the opportunity to manage them can be quite attractive for anyone. It remains to be seen whether the Spanish outfit can convince the former Liverpool boss to come out of his sabbatical and return to management.
Klopp has proven himself at Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool over the years, and he is certainly good enough to manage the biggest clubs in the world. The experienced tactician has won multiple major trophies on a shoestring budget, and he could do wonders with Real Madrid’s resources.
The reigning La Liga champions have looked quite vulnerable this season, and it is no surprise that they are considering a replacement for Ancelotti. While there is no doubt that the Italian is a world-class manager who has won multiple major trophies throughout his career, this might be the right time for Real Madrid to embark on a new project under a new manager.
Can Real Madrid get Klopp back to management?
The 57-year-old German manager certainly fits the profile, and Real Madrid fans will certainly be excited to hear that the club is working to appoint him as their next manager. Klopp left Liverpool at the end of last season, and he wanted to take a break from management so that he could spend time with his family.
It remains to be seen whether he is ready to return to football management once again. He currently works with the Red Bull group as their global head of soccer. Real Madrid have the history, financial resources and the talent in their squad to attract any manager, and they will certainly hope to get a deal across the line for the 57-year-old.