According to reports from UOL Esporte, Jürgen Klopp is open to negotiating with Real Madrid about taking over as manager starting in July. The German coach, who stepped away from the sidelines after leaving Liverpool, currently serves as Global Director of Football for the Red Bull group, but has expressed a willingness to return—if the project is right.

Sources close to Klopp have revealed that he would only consider two destinations: the Brazilian national team or Real Madrid. These revelations come just days after Carlo Ancelotti and Los Blancos were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Arsenal, triggering doubts about the Italian’s continuity despite having a contract until 2026.

Madrid’s Search for a New Leader Could End With Klopp

With mounting pressure on Ancelotti, Florentino Pérez is already exploring replacements. Xabi Alonso and Zinedine Zidane are also on the radar, but Klopp now emerges as the favorite. Despite taking a break from coaching, the former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss is reportedly ready to return—under the condition that he has full control of the sporting project.

The Madrid board believes Klopp’s tactical approach, discipline, and strong personality make him an ideal figure to rebuild the team and challenge Hansi Flick’s Barcelona. Additionally, the German coach has been admired by the club for years, and previous talks with Florentino Pérez hint that the timing may finally be right.

A New Era Could Begin After the Copa del Rey Final

The future of Carlo Ancelotti is expected to be decided after the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on April 26. If results don’t improve, Klopp’s candidacy could gain more momentum, positioning him as the potential cornerstone of a new era at the Bernabéu.

Whether it’s in Madrid or leading Brazil into the next World Cup, one thing is clear—Jürgen Klopp is ready for a return to the big stage.