JURGEN KLOPP is reportedly “ready” to take charge at Real Madrid with Carlo Ancelotti expected to exit the Bernabeu before the current season ends.

Klopp is said to be “unhappy” in his new role at Red Bull after stepping down as Liverpool manager last season following a successful nine-year tenure.

The German tactician is now being tipped for a return to the touchline.

 

 

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti reportedly won’t finish the season and will depart after the Copa del Rey final on April 26.Credit: Getty

Klopp was named Red Bull’s Global Head of Football just months after leaving Anfield last May.

But now, under a year into that executive role, Klopp is open to discussions with Madrid, with a view to returning to management in July, according to Spanish source UOL Esporte.

He might be in luck, as Ancelotti is preparing for his second departure from Madrid.

According to Sky Sports, the Italian is set to leave after the Copa final against Barcelona—despite five LaLiga matches still to play.

Ancelotti hinted at his departure following Madrid’s 5-1 aggregate Champions League defeat to Arsenal.

“I might be replaced. Maybe this year, maybe next when my deal ends,” said Ancelotti.

 

“But whatever happens, I’ll be grateful. It could be tomorrow, in a month, or next year. My contract status doesn’t matter.”

“We’ve seen good times and won trophies, but we also face hard times.”

Arsenal crushed Madrid 5-1 over two legs in the quarter-final.

 

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In a past interview, a player revealed Klopp called him a mix of Fabregas and Gundogan—yet he turned Liverpool down.

Madrid and Barça meet in El Clasico on May 11, but Ancelotti—already beaten twice this season by Hansi Flick—isn’t expected to be on the bench.

Ancelotti returned to Madrid in 2021 and has since won 11 trophies, including two LaLiga crowns and two Champions Leagues.

 

 

Klopp’s possible appointment has sparked excitement among Real Madrid executives.

Club president Florentino Perez is reportedly ready to pursue the German with full force.

Klopp had been considered for the Madrid job previously, but was passed over at the time.

If he joins, Klopp might reunite with Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has reportedly agreed personal terms with Madrid.

The ex-Borussia Dortmund boss has a unique clause in his Red Bull deal allowing him to leave early—if Germany’s national team approaches.

In nearly 500 games at Liverpool, Klopp won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and two Carabao Cups.

Ancelotti’s future has been uncertain for some time, and he’s also been linked with Brazil’s national team role.