Real Madrid are already preparing for a managerial overhaul ahead of the 2026–27 season, according to El Larguero reports, after parting ways with Xabi Alonso earlier this month. Alonso left by mutual agreement following a disappointing run of results, and former club defender Álvaro Arbeloa has been installed as interim head coach while the club maps out its long‑term appointment. Klopp emerges as Real Madrid’s top summer managerial target. At the top of Los Blancos’ wishlist is Jürgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager now serving as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull, who would reported

Real Madrid are already preparing for a managerial overhaul ahead of the 2026–27 season, according to El Larguero reports, after parting ways with Xabi Alonso earlier this month. Alonso left by mutual agreement following a disappointing run of results, and former club defender Álvaro Arbeloa has been installed as interim head coach while the club maps out its long‑term appointment.

Klopp emerges as Real Madrid’s top summer managerial target.

At the top of Los Blancos’ wishlist is Jürgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager now serving as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull, who would reportedly consider the challenge of managing Real Madrid if approached.

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Another strong contender is Enzo Maresca, recently out of work after leaving Chelsea, and seen as an exciting modern coach should Klopp prove unattainable.

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Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane also remains in the conversation due to his incredible past success at the club, although he is expected to take the France national team role after the 2026 World Cup.

Scaloni: World Cup-winning Argentina boss eyed as long-term option

Additionally, Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has been identified by president Florentino Pérez as an ideal long‑term option, bringing World Cup and Copa América triumph experience, despite his lack of club managerial experience. With Arbeloa steering the side for now, the Bernabéu board’s summer decision will be one of Europe’s most watched managerial pursuits.

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