Jurgen Klopp to consider return to management if approached by Real Madrid or multiple WC winning national team: Reports

By Abel Yisa

Modified Apr 16, 2025 17:40 GMT

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According to UOL via Transfer News Live on X, Jurgen Klopp could return to the dugout if approached by Real Madrid or the Brazilian national team. The report also claimed that the German tactician is dissatisfied with his global director role at Red Bull.

However, Brazil, who have commenced their search for a new manager, have not contacted Klopp so far. Meanwhile, since the start of the 2024-25 campaign, Carlo Ancelotti's future at Real Madrid has been a subject of discussion.

His managerial contract at the Santiago Bernabeu is scheduled to expire in June 2026 by default. However, there have been rumors that Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso would replace the Italian at the helm of affairs in Madrid. The possibility of Klopp joining Madrid could also expand their search for a long-term managerial successor.

In the footballing world, Klopp has proven to be one of the most efficient managers with numerous dividends in terms of trophies. He is widely known for his outstanding 4-3-3 attack-oriented tactical set-up. He has won numerous trophies with Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund.

Thus, if he joins Madrid, his presence and tactical knowledge could transform Los Blancos’ squad and results. Klopp was named the World's best coach in the 2018-19 campaign with Liverpool. He left the Reds last summer and eventually joined Red Bull as the Head of Global Soccer.

"I don’t think so" - Carlo Ancelotti on whether the UCL game against Arsenal will impact his future at Real Madrid

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Ancelotti has revealed that he believes Madrid's return game against Arsenal would not affect his future at the club. In a press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second-leg game against Arsenal on Wednesday, Ancelotti said:

"Tomorrow’s match will impact my future? I don’t think so."

Madrid had registered a 3-0 loss to the Gunners in the first leg at the Emirates. However, there's a growing belief among the players that the deficit could be overturned in the second leg.

While a UCL exit could raise questions about his future, Ancelotti is optimistic that his future at Madrid remains intact.

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Abel is an European football journalist who focuses primarily on analysis pieces and preview copies at Sportskeeda. A B.Sc degree holder in Economics, he has a previous work experience of 3 years – a year at Opera News Hub where he was promoted as a 'Verified Sports Writer,’ and over two years at Sportskeeda as a revenue-share writer, where his writing skills have ultimately led him to be integrated into the in-house team.

A Manchester United fan who grew up in a family of Red Devils supporters, he started his journey as an ardent football fan in his childhood. He used to spend hours watching the sport with his family and developed a knack for writing about the beautiful game over the years.

He is a huge admirer of Paul Pogba owing to the midfielder's ability to thread passes from anywhere on the pitch and his favorite manager is Jose Mourinho due to the Portuguese's tactical mind. He feels France's triumph in 2018 is his all-time favorite World Cup moment, and reckons Lamine Yamal and Endrick could replicate the rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Abel always strives to verify information, especially statistics, before penning a word and offers constructive but not defamatory criticisms. Apart from Europe's top five leagues, he follows the Eredivisie and the Primeira Liga. He loves to spend his free time playing video games like EA FC and watching movies.

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