Reports from Spain are stirring serious debate after claims emerged that Jürgen Klopp could be heading for Real Madrid and already has strong opinions about how the squad should look.
According to the latest information, the former Liverpool manager is not convinced by Vinicius Junior’s long-term role at the club and has already identified two players he believes could reshape Real Madrid if a major change happens in the summer.
Klopp has been away from day-to-day management since leaving Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season. After nearly a decade at Anfield, he stepped aside, openly admitting he was exhausted and needed a break from the constant pressure of elite football.
Since then, he has taken on a high-level role as Red Bull’s Global Head of Football, focusing more on long-term planning than touchline action. Even so, the idea of managing Real Madrid is said to strongly appeal to him, despite his current commitments.
German journalist Florian Plettenberg has suggested that Klopp is a genuine candidate to take over at Real Madrid if the club decide to appoint a new manager in the summer.
The appeal of leading one of the biggest clubs in the world is believed to be difficult for Klopp to ignore. While nothing is decided, the interest alone has sparked major discussion about what his vision for the team could look like.
Real Madrid recently parted ways with Xabi Alonso after a dramatic defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Cup final. Club legend Alvaro Arbeloa has stepped in as a temporary solution, but there is uncertainty over whether he will be trusted with the role long term.
While the club are willing to see how Arbeloa performs, president Florentino Perez is reportedly keeping a close eye on alternative options, with Klopp seen as a leading name.
What has surprised many is the claim that Klopp is not keen on building his Real Madrid side around Vinicius Junior. Despite Vinicius being one of the club’s biggest stars, the report suggests Klopp would prefer a different profile and believes the team needs a reset in key areas. It is even claimed that dealing with Vinicius’ future would be one of his first major decisions.
To replace the Brazilian winger, Klopp is said to have proposed Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams as his top choice. While Williams has not always been at his very best, Klopp reportedly believes he has the raw talent to become world-class under the right guidance.
The German coach has a long history of developing explosive wide players and turning them into elite performers, and he is confident he could do the same again.
In addition to changes out wide, Klopp is also believed to want a new leader in midfield. He has reportedly requested the signing of Newcastle United star Bruno Guimarães, a player who has been admired by Real Madrid in the past.
Klopp sees him as the kind of intelligent, hard-working playmaker who can control games, bring balance, and raise the level of those around him.
Bruno’s energy, composure, and leadership make him an ideal fit for Klopp’s intense style of football. The idea is that he could help fill what is described as an enormous void if Vinicius were to leave, not by copying his role, but by giving the team a stronger spine and more control in big matches.
For now, all of this remains speculative. Klopp has not confirmed any desire to return to management so soon, and Real Madrid have not made any official moves.
Still, the possibility of Klopp arriving with a clear plan, bold decisions, and high-profile transfer demands is enough to keep fans and pundits talking. If this scenario becomes reality, it could mark the start of a dramatic new chapter at the Bernabeu.
