Jurgen Klopp Could Replace Ancelotti at Real Madrid

Jurgen Klopp is reportedly open to becoming the next Real Madrid manager, as current boss Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave the club before the season ends.

Klopp left Liverpool last season after nine successful years and is now working as Red Bull’s Global Head of Football. However, a report by UOL Esporte claims the German is “unhappy” in the role and could return to coaching as early as July.

Ancelotti is said to be stepping down after Madrid’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on April 26. Sky Sports also reports he may not remain in charge for the last five La Liga matches.

Following Madrid’s Champions League exit to Arsenal (5-1 on aggregate), Ancelotti admitted:
“Maybe the club decides to replace me… That could be tomorrow, 10 days, one month or in one year.”

Klopp has been admired for years by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. Reports suggest the club is now ready to make a strong push to bring him in. Klopp also has a reported clause that allows him to leave Red Bull if the German national team comes calling.

At the moment, Xabi Alonso is the favourite to take over from Ancelotti, according to bookmakers. Klopp is third in the betting odds at 11/2.

During his time at Liverpool, Klopp won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup.

If he does join Madrid, he could reunite with Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is reportedly close to agreeing personal terms with the Spanish club.