Real Madrid Receive Final Update on Chances of Hiring Jurgen Klopp

Klopp Touted as Target, But Madrid Stay Locked on Alonso

The Jurgen Klopp-to-Real Madrid rumors have been swirling around European football like a stubborn summer storm—persistent, dramatic, and, ultimately, not quite landing where many expected. Despite the admiration the legendary German coach commands inside the walls of the Santiago Bernabéu, it seems increasingly clear that Los Blancos have set their sights elsewhere. Jurgen Klopp, for all his charisma and Champions League pedigree, won’t be the man in the white dugout next season.

Instead, all roads continue to lead to one name: Xabi Alonso.

Madrid’s Managerial Merry-Go-Round

For weeks, whispers have grown louder about Carlo Ancelotti’s future. The Italian has done a fine job—another Champions League run, another potential La Liga crown—but the writing is seemingly on the wall. With talks of a Brazil national team role continuing to simmer, the sense is that Madrid and Ancelotti may part ways this summer. If so, it’ll be a respectful exit. But an exit nonetheless.

Naturally, the question of who comes next has dominated headlines. And while a host of names have been floated—from Jurgen Klopp to Raúl to even Zinedine Zidane (again)—the name that’s consistently topped Florentino Pérez’s wishlist is Xabi Alonso.

Alonso, who has taken the Bundesliga by storm with Bayer Leverkusen this season, represents more than just a tactical mind. He’s a Madridista through and through. A former player, a Champions League winner with the club, and someone who embodies the elegance and professionalism the club loves to associate itself with.

Jurgen Klopp: Admired but Unavailable

So, what about Jurgen Klopp?

Make no mistake—there’s real admiration for him at Madrid. Jurgen Klopp’s high-octane football, his man-management skills, and his trophy-laden tenure at Liverpool haven’t gone unnoticed. In fact, some reports suggested that senior figures at the club even reached out in recent weeks to test the waters.

But according to trusted sources, including transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, that’s as far as it went.

“I keep receiving many questions on Jurgen Klopp,” Romano recently shared. “There are people at Real Madrid who have a very high opinion of Jurgen Klopp. But I’m not aware of anything advanced.”

And it makes sense.

Klopp is just months into a new role within the Red Bull football group. Having stepped away from day-to-day management after his long stint at Liverpool, he’s now overseeing football operations globally for Red Bull clubs—including Leipzig and Salzburg. He’s invested in that vision. He’s even been personally involved in potential managerial moves, speaking recently with Cesc Fabregas about possibly taking the reins at RB Leipzig.

That doesn’t sound like a man about to jump back into the managerial fire just yet—especially not at a club as intense and politically charged as Real Madrid.

Xabi Alonso: Madrid’s Number One, Two and Three

If Jurgen Klopp is admired, Alonso is adored.

There’s no ambiguity about the club’s priority. Madrid insiders have reportedly described Alonso as their “option number one, two, and three” to succeed Ancelotti. That tells you all you need to know.

The challenge, however, isn’t desire—it’s logistics.

Alonso is still under contract with Bayer Leverkusen, and they’ve just completed one of the greatest domestic seasons in Bundesliga history. Invincible in the league. A cup final ahead. A potential Europa League crown too. It’s a fairytale run that has endeared Alonso to German football fans and cemented his status as one of the hottest young coaches in Europe.

Madrid know this, of course. But they also know Alonso. The belief is that, once the season wraps up, talks will progress quickly. According to Romano and others, there’s confidence that a personal agreement between Alonso and Real Madrid won’t be an issue. The tougher part will be negotiating the terms of his release from Leverkusen.

Building the New Era at the Bernabéu

Intriguingly, Alonso isn’t just waiting around to see if things fall into place—he’s already thinking like a Madrid manager.

Multiple sources have reported that the Spaniard has begun drawing up a shortlist of transfer targets he’d want to pursue if (or when) he takes over at the Bernabéu. The wishlist reportedly includes two midfielders and a central defender, signaling Alonso’s intent to shape the squad in his image from day one.

It’s not just about plugging gaps—it’s about building a team that reflects his tactical identity. One that combines the composure of Toni Kroos with the dynamism of Federico Valverde. One that can defend with the confidence of Rüdiger but also play out from the back with elegance. Alonso wants Madrid to play modern, aggressive football—but with the same class and control he showed as a player.

So, What Happens Now?

Madrid are patient—but not passive. Once the season concludes, expect things to move quickly. Ancelotti will likely head for Brazil. Alonso will, barring any dramatic shifts, be the one stepping in.

Klopp? For now, he remains in the shadows—admired, respected, but out of the picture.

And for Real Madrid, that may not be a bad thing. Because in Xabi Alonso, they aren’t just hiring a manager. They’re bringing home a piece of their own history. A player who bled white. A coach who could very well be the future of this footballing superpower.

This summer promises change at the Santiago Bernabéu. But if the stars align, that change could be the beginning of something very special.