Key Takeaways
- Jurgen Klopp wants the Germany national team job, not the Real Madrid position
- Real Madrid have been searching for a new manager since sacking Xabi Alonso in January
- Jose Mourinho remains keen on returning to the Bernabeu this summer
Jurgen Klopp would consider a return to football management. However, the former Liverpool manager has ruled out taking charge at Real Madrid.
The German coach currently works as Chief of Global Soccer at Red Bull. He left Liverpool last year after nine seasons at Anfield. Since then, supporters have wondered when he might return to the touchline.
Spanish newspaper Diario AS reports that Klopp has one dream job in mind. He wants to manage the Germany national team. This could happen if Julian Nagelsmann leaves after the 2026 World Cup. The current Germany boss will be out of contract at that time.
Real Madrid have been searching for a new manager for three months. They sacked Xabi Alonso in January following their Spanish Super Cup defeat. Since then, the club has struggled to find a replacement.
Klopp has told friends he does not want the Bernabeu job. President Florentino Perez knows this and is not considering him. Instead, Perez is looking at other options.
Several big names have been linked with the role. These include Didier Deschamps, Mauricio Pochettino, and Massimiliano Allegri. However, many of these rumours come from agents, not from Real Madrid themselves.
Jose Mourinho appears to be the strongest candidate. The Portuguese manager currently works at Benfica. He has told friends he would love to return to Madrid. Perez and Mourinho have a good relationship from their time together before.
Unai Emery was also mentioned earlier this year. The Aston Villa manager has not been discussed recently though.
Real Madrid hope to appoint a new coach soon. They want someone in place before the new season starts.