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<\/p>\nJurgen Klopp has publicly stated his stance over a possible return to management, having been linked with a move to Real Madrid after they sacked Xabi Alonso<\/p>\n
Jurgen Klopp has spoken about a possible return to management(Image: Ronny HARTMANN \/ AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Jurgen Klopp has admitted he can\u2019t rule out the possibility of returning to management after being linked with Real Madrid<\/a>. Klopp<\/a> left behind management when he parted company with Liverpool<\/a> in 2024 and continues to be linked with the biggest jobs.<\/p>\n The German is currently working as Red Bull<\/a>‘s global head of football, overseeing their multi-club structure with RB Leipzig, New York Red Bulls and Paris FC. Having stepped out of the spotlight, Klopp has repeatedly stated how happy he is working behind the scenes with Red Bull.<\/p>\n But he has now emerged as a potential candidate for Real Madrid<\/a> following the sacking of Xabi Alonso<\/a> last week. The Spanish giants have replaced Alonso with his former team-mate and close friend Alvaro Arbeloa<\/a>, yet that hasn\u2019t stopped the speculation.<\/p>\n The 58-year-old admitted he had lost the energy and appetite for the highly pressurised role of management when he left Liverpool in May 2024, but he is refusing to rule out stepping back into the dugout in the future.<\/p>\n FOLLOW OUR REAL MADRID FB PAGE! Latest news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE: Transfer news LIVE: Man City announce Guehi, United confirm exit, Chelsea open talks, Arsenal latest<\/a>READ MORE: Morocco’s Brahim Diaz breaks silence on AFCON penalty after fixing accusations<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m in a place, as a person, where I\u2019m completely at peace with where I am. I don\u2019t want to be somewhere else,\u201d Klopp told AFP. \u201cI don\u2019t get up and excited if Real Madrid are showing interest. If they would be, but it\u2019s the media.<\/p>\n \u201cDo I want to coach again? At the moment, I would say no, but I cannot say never, never, never. I don\u2019t expect to change my mind, but I don\u2019t know.\u201d<\/p>\n According to Sky Sports<\/a>, Klopp is being considered at Real Madrid, who could try to tempt him out of semi-retirement. The former Liverpool manager has given his general assessment of the situation in the Spanish capital.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I heard the news about Xabi Alonso, it was a bit of a mix. Yes, I was surprised. And no, I wasn\u2019t surprised,\u201d Klopp said. \u201cI was like \u2018what?\u2019 And \u2018yeah, of course\u2019. I have no clue why it happened, but it\u2019s always a specific case and not a general problem, because what they see now, Real Madrid, is that bringing in just the next one is not that easy.<\/p>\n Xabi Alonso parted company with Real Madrid last week(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n \u201cI would recommend if you sack a manager, you better have an idea who you want to succeed him. And it should be realistic. If they think they can get Pep Guardiola<\/a>, I would say there\u2019s not a big chance.\u201d<\/p>\n Speaking to The Athletic<\/a> in September, Klopp hinted that he could use his time with Red Bull as a stepping stone back into management, with the job of Germany head coach another frequent suggestion in the media. \u201cI know I can coach a football team, but that doesn’t mean I have to do it until my last day,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cI wanted to do something different. Red Bull gave me an opportunity to find a role which we have been defining together, step by step. I’m in a place as a person where I’m completely at peace with where I am. I don’t want to be somewhere else.<\/p>\n \u201cI’ve got to know a lot of people who I didn’t know before. I’ve been to a lot of business meetings and learned words that I never knew before. It’s been a good time. One year in, five years of experience gained.\u201d<\/p>\n Join our new WhatsApp community <\/a>and receive your daily dose of Mirror <\/a>Football <\/a>content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> \u00a349<\/p>\n \u00a335<\/p>\n Sky<\/p>\n![\"Xabi](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1_FILE-Xabi-Alonso-Leaves-Role-As-Real-Madrid-Manager.jpg\")
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