Real Madrid returns a former great, sensational rumour from Spain
After the exoneration of Xabi Alonso in January, Florentino Perez decided to entrust Real Madrid’s bench to Alvaro Arbeloa, who was promoted from Castilla training to lead the team until the end of the season. Meanwhile, Spanish managers are already working to choose the next coach from which to start next season, and a sensational rumour has arrived from Spain.
According to As newspaper, Florentino Perez would like to recall Jose Mourinho for next season. Although the experienced Portuguese coach recently denied it, Spanish media are certain that there have already been some informational talks. The Special One has a special clause in his contract that would allow him to be released from Benfica without penalty within ten days of the end of the season. This factor, combined with his friendship with the president and the never-breaking bond with Madrid fans, makes the deal not impossible.
In recent weeks there had been talk of Jürgen Klopp as a possible new Real Madrid coach, but the’former Liverpool man flatly denied it. “This change at Real does not concern me and has meant nothing to me – he told Sport and Talk from Hangar-7 -. The coaching market is going through a profound transformation. It is not a bad idea to observe the situation from afar and not think about what it might mean for you personally, because you are in the right place”. Since January 2025 Klopp has been in the role of Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull, and he is doing just fine in his new role.
In Madrid, things are not going so well and there is some trouble in the locker room: Dani Carvajal is unhappy with the management of Alvaro Arbeloa and recently vented his anger with trainer Antonio Pintus. David Alaba is also not happy: the experienced defender expected to play more considering also the team’s defensive problems but the coach has practically always relegated him to the bench. Alaba has known for a long time that Florentino Perez has no intention of renewing his contract that expires in June, however, he expected to play a more important role these months.
