Real Madrid are considering Jurgen Klopp as a potential summer manager, with the former Liverpool coach open to the role despite his Red Bull contract

Real Madrid are weighing former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp as a potential head coach should the club opt for a managerial change in the summer, according to reports from Germany.

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The Spanish giants are currently under interim leadership, with former defender and Castilla coach Alvaro Arbeloa taking charge following the departure of Xabi Alonso on Monday.

Despite holding a long-term contract as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull, Jurgen Klopp is understood to view Real Madrid as a compelling and prestigious opportunity.

Sources close to the situation say the German coach would give serious consideration to an approach from the La Liga club.

Sky Germany first reported on December 11 that Klopp had emerged as a candidate for the Real Madrid role if Alonso was dismissed.

That possibility now appears more tangible as the club assesses its long-term direction.

Klopp, 56, stepped away from frontline management after leaving Liverpool last season, citing fatigue after nearly a decade of high-intensity football.

However, his proven pedigree, commanding leadership style, and Champions League success continue to make him one of Europe’s most respected coaches.

Real Madrid have not publicly outlined their summer plans, but insiders suggest the club is exploring elite options capable of restoring stability and sustaining its relentless demand for trophies.

Any formal move would require complex negotiations, given Klopp’s strong association with the Red Bull project.

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Still, the allure of the Santiago Bernabeu and the chance to lead one of football’s most powerful institutions remain a potent draw.