Not that things were going well, but European football was caught by surprise with the recent dismissal of Xabi Alonso from his position as Real Madrid’s head coach.Amid rumors that Jürgen Klopp wa...
Not that things were going well, but European football was caught by surprise with the recent dismissal of Xabi Alonso from his position as Real Madrid’s head coach.
Amid rumors that Jürgen Klopp was the main candidate to take over at the Santiago Bernabéu club, the German coach decided to speak out clearly on the German television channel Servus TV, ruling out any possibility of taking the job in the Spanish capital.
Klopp was categorical when asked about Real Madrid’s interest in his services. "That has nothing to do with me and it hasn’t affected me at all," said the former Liverpool manager, making it clear that his current priority is far from coaching in the elite of English football.
For the German, his departure remains non-negotiable, despite the prestige of Real Madrid’s offer.
During the interview, Jürgen analyzed the current state of professional football and his personal position.
"The coaching market is going through a major transformation, and there’s nothing wrong with watching everything from the outside and not thinking about what it could mean for you," he explained.
The coach also had words of support for Xabi Alonso, whose departure from Real Madrid surprised many. According to Klopp, the coach’s failure is "a sign that not everything there is 100% right."
He described Xabi as an exceptionally talented coach who struggled as the successor to a legend like Carlo Ancelotti, who had a very particular and difficult-to-replicate management style.
Finally, Klopp emphasized his respect for the work done by his Spanish colleague, sending a message of support after his dismissal. "I feel sorry for him, because I think he’s a great coach," he concluded.
Arbeloa’s First Day
On the morning of this Tuesday (13th), Álvaro Arbeloa led his first training session as Real Madrid’s head coach.
The 42-year-old Spaniard, who will also give a press conference this Tuesday, signed until the end of the season, with the possibility of renewal, according to Spanish media reports.
Before replacing Xabi, the former full-back, a multi-champion with the Merengues, was in charge of Real Madrid Castilla, the club’s B team.
His first match in charge of the main team will be on Wednesday at 5 p.m. against Albacete, in the Copa del Rey.
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