The waters are troubled in Chamartín. The tough 3-0 defeat against Arsenal in London has sown doubts in the white board about Carlo Ancelotti's continuity. Although there are no official decisions yet, his future seems increasingly distant from Santiago Bernabéu.
With the future of the bench in the air, the names of possible replacements begin to circulate. The favorite of all is Xabi Alonso, who has made an impression at Bayer Leverkusen. In the background, there is a name that continues to generate excitement: Jürgen Klopp.
Is Klopp a real option?
The German coach, away from the benches now and Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer, has been Real Madrid's direct rival in the past. With Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, Klopp starred in great duels against the white club. His intense, direct, and emotional style makes him an attractive option for Florentino Pérez.
He is not the first option, yet. Several media outlets, though, claim that if Klopp decided to coach again, Real Madrid would be among his preferred destinations. Not only that, he would already have a clear list of demands to take the reins of the team.
Three key signings
According to Defensa Central, Klopp has identified three positions that must be strengthened immediately: a center back, a right back, and a left back. In his opinion, these are the weakest points of the current squad.
These demands are not capricious. Klopp understands that to compete at the highest level, he needs solidity in defense. Although Madrid has great names, the irregularity in those areas concerns the German.
Florentino, it is said, is already aware of these requests. It would not be the first time he anticipates a major change, pulling strings months in advance.
An old wish fulfilled
Coaching Real Madrid would also mean more than a new challenge for Klopp. It would allow him to lead players he has always admired from afar.
Already during his time at Liverpool, he showed interest in footballers like Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Rodrygo, or Valverde. He even inquired about Bellingham and Mbappé, two stars who now wear white.
With them under his command, Klopp could build a team to his liking: dynamic, vertical, and with suffocating pressure, as he knows how to do.
A move by Florentino?
Although Xabi Alonso remains the favorite of the fans and the club, the Klopp option is not ruled out. His profile fits with Real Madrid's ambition, and his arrival would send a strong message to European soccer.
Now the ball Is in Florentino's court. Klopp has already made his conditions clear. Will the president take the definitive step?