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Real Madrid Eyes Premier League Giants for Manager Role
17 Jan
Summary
- Real Madrid reportedly targets Klopp and Maresca as potential Alonso successors.
- Álvaro Arbeloa appointed interim manager following Alonso's departure.
- Club will consider Klopp only if he expresses interest in returning.
Real Madrid is reportedly considering former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp and ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca as top candidates to succeed Xabi Alonso. Alonso's tenure ended seven months into his contract after a defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup. Álvaro Arbeloa, the Real Madrid Castilla manager, has been appointed as the interim first-team coach on a one-year deal.
The club is prepared to dismiss Arbeloa if results are unsatisfactory in the latter half of the 2025-26 season, potentially paving the way for a high-profile appointment. Both Klopp and Maresca are on Real Madrid's shortlist, with Zinedine Zidane expected to take over the French national team post-2026.
Klopp, currently Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer, would reportedly 'seriously consider' an offer from Real Madrid, though no talks have occurred. The German manager led Liverpool to seven trophies, including a Premier League and Champions League title. Maresca's connection is less direct, but he recently guided Chelsea to Club World Cup glory. His departure from Stamford Bridge occurred on New Year's Day due to strained relations with the club's hierarchy.
