Klopp's Agent Sparks Real Madrid Speculation
18 January 2026
Klopp's agent rekindles Real Madrid's hopes of signing him.
Klopp's Agent Sparks Real Madrid Speculation
Mark Kosick, Klopp's representative, spoke about the potential for the former Liverpool boss to take Real Madrid's helm starting next season.
Madrid had just announced the dismissal of coach Xabi Alonso last week following a Spanish Super Cup loss to Barcelona, with Álvaro Arbeloa named as interim manager.
In his first game under Arbeloa, Real Madrid were defeated by Alavés and exited the Copa del Rey.
Recent reports suggested Klopp could coach Real Madrid from next season.
According to the Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Kosick said Klopp already sees leaving Red Bull as a real possibility.
Klopp has held a football operations role for all Red Bull clubs since leaving Liverpool at the end of the 2023-24 season.
Real Madrid sit second in La Liga, just one point behind Barcelona after 20 rounds.
Punchline: If Klopp signs, Madrid might finally win something other than a tactical masterclass.
Punchline 2: And if it doesn’t happen, at least the press conferences will have subtitles that finally spell out the joke—for once.
