Jürgen Klopp is prepared for a sensational return to management, with his sights set firmly on a single role.

Jürgen Klopp is open to a return to top-level management if Real Madrid make a firm move ahead of the 2026/27 season, according to respected reporter Florian Plettenberg.
The former Liverpool boss has long been linked with a comeback to the touchline, and Real Madrid — a club that has fascinated him for years — could be the trigger. While Klopp currently serves as Red Bull’s Head of Global Soccer after leaving Liverpool in 2024, sources close to him say his passion for elite coaching has never faded.
Although his Red Bull role offers broad strategic influence across multiple clubs, it cannot replicate the intensity and emotional pull of daily management, something Klopp has openly admitted he still misses.
Plettenberg reports that Klopp would only consider returning if “everything fits perfectly,” with just two projects appealing to him: Real Madrid, whom he has admired for over a decade, and the Germany national team, a long-held personal ambition.
The summer of 2026 could prove decisive. Despite painful clashes with Los Blancos during his Liverpool tenure — including a Champions League final loss in 2022 — Klopp maintains deep respect for the club’s culture and objectives.
Real Madrid are expected to undergo significant squad and managerial changes in 2026 following recent instability and the exit of Xabi Alonso. As they assess long-term options, Klopp’s potential availability is viewed as a rare opportunity.
Should Madrid decide that 2026 marks the start of a new era, Klopp is likely to be high on their shortlist — and he would give serious thought to accepting the role.