Jurgen Klopp is being linked with a remarkable return to management less than a year after departing Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season.
After nine successful years in charge, Klopp stepped down due to exhaustion and received an emotional farewell at Anfield following his final match against Wolves. Since then, he has taken a break from coaching but has remained involved in football as Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull’s network of clubs.
While Klopp is reportedly in no rush to return to the sidelines, new opportunities are emerging. According to TBR Football, three potential roles could interest the German manager.
Journalist Graeme Bailey reports that Real Madrid is discussing Klopp as a possible replacement for Carlo Ancelotti, who has been heavily linked with the Brazil national team job. Ancelotti, who has won three Champions League titles with Madrid, has long been rumored to take over the Selecao, and speculation has intensified following Brazil’s dismissal of Dorival after a 4-1 loss to Argentina.
Though Ancelotti has dismissed speculation about leaving Madrid, doubts remain over his future. Interestingly, Klopp himself is also being considered for the Brazil job. Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso is believed to be Real Madrid’s top candidate should Ancelotti depart, following his impressive work at Bayer Leverkusen.
Additionally, Klopp was previously linked with the USMNT role before Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment. However, with the Argentine’s tenure not getting off to the best start, Klopp is reportedly still on the radar should the position become available again.
Klopp Rules Out One Option
Despite interest from various clubs, Klopp has made it clear that he will never manage another English club out of respect for Liverpool. Speaking to the club’s official channels, he stated, “I will never, ever manage a different club in England.” He later reiterated this in a January press conference, emphasizing that even in dire circumstances, he would not break this promise.