Real Madrid players prefer Klopp over Mourinho as next manager
Real Madrid players reportedly prefer former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp over Jose Mourinho as their next manager, according to Cadena Ser via Sportskeeda. This comes as Los Blancos seek a replacement for Alvaro Arbeloa, whose six-month tenure delivered no trophies with the club heading for a trophyless season.
The players believe Klopp would be a better fit than Mourinho, whom they fear would "clash with them and cause hostility in the dressing room." Mourinho currently manages Benfica and is reportedly keen to return to Madrid, while Klopp has been clubless since leaving Liverpool in 2024.
Florentino Perez is expected to decide on the next coach soon, with reports suggesting his relationship with Mourinho is excellent. Meanwhile, the dressing room's clear preference for Klopp could influence the decision-making process, given that the next manager inherits a squad underperforming in all competitions this season.