Klopp linked to Real Madrid after Alonso sack, amid German team talks

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is considering a shock move to Real Madrid, according to German journalist Florian Plett. Klopp, who currently serves as Red Bull’s Head of Soccer, is reportedly not keen on returning to coaching but Real Madrid and the German national team job could change his mind. Real Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso on Monday, January 12, 2026, after their 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish SuperCopa final. Alvaro Arbeloa has been appointed as interim manager. Klopp’s potential move would be a major shift, as he left the Premier League in 2024. The German job remains open after Hansi Flick’s departure, creating a high-stakes decision for Klopp. Is this about returning to elite club management or taking on a national team challenge?

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