Real Madrid: Jürgen Klopp, it's official!

Real Madrid – Klopp: things are heating up behind the scenes

Europe 25 December 2025 at 10:30

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Real Madrid: Jürgen Klopp, it's official!

Real Madrid is navigating a delicate transition. Brought in this summer to lead the post-Ancelotti revival, Xabi Alonso has yet to find the magic formula. Brilliant at Bayer Leverkusen, where his attacking and direct football conquered Europe, the Spaniard is now discovering the inner workings of a club where the locker room often holds sway.

Faced with this situation, the Madrid hierarchy is already looking to the future. One name is circulating insistently: Jürgen Klopp. The German, who recently joined the Red Bull group as sporting director, had already been considered last summer. In an interview with Bild, Oliver Mintzlaff, CEO of Leipzig, shut down all speculation, sending a clear message to Real Madrid:

"His contract does not include any release clause and his commitment to us is undeniable."

The executive also praised the coach's impact:

"He feels at home with us and has already learned a great deal."

The message is clear, but Madrid never gives up on a target. While Klopp remains locked in for now, Los Blancos have not had their final say. One thing is certain: Xabi Alonso's future will depend on the coming weeks... and on his ability to manage a locker room full of superstars.