Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been linked with a return to management, and Real Madrid are reportedly keen on him.
According to a report from Spanish publication MARCA, Jurgen Klopp has received two calls from Real Madrid regarding a return to management. It will be interesting to see if he is willing to take up the opportunity.
There is no doubt that Klopp is a world-class manager, and he has proven himself in Germany and England. He has the ability to succeed in Spanish football as well. It has been a disappointing season for Real Madrid, and they are likely to miss out on the league title.
Los Blancos have crashed out of the UEFA Champions League after a series of disappointing performances, and they were beaten in the final of the Copa Del Rey by Barcelona as well this past weekend.
Ancelotti has not been able to live up to the expectations this term, and the Italian is likely to be shown the door in the summer. Real Madrid need to bring in a world-class manager, and Jurgen Klopp could be the ideal acquisition. The German manager is currently on a sabbatical from management, and it remains to be seen whether the Spanish outfit can convince him to return.
Klopp could be ideal for Real Madrid rebuild
There is no doubt that Real Madrid have an excellent squad. They have several elite talents at their disposal, but Ancelotti has not been able to get the best out of them. The Merengues are going through a period of rebuilding, and they need a quality manager.
Jurgen Klopp has shown that he can build teams from scratch. He did not inherit elite teams at Borussia Dortmund or Liverpool. However, he managed to build world-class teams at both clubs. There is no doubt that he could be the ideal acquisition for Real Madrid, thus justifying their interest.
Convincing him to return to management will not be easy. However, Real Madrid are widely regarded as the biggest club in the world, and any manager could be tempted to join them. It remains to be seen whether the German manager is willing to cut his sabbatical and return to management in the summer.