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Former PSG and Chelsea coach responds to Real Madrid links – ‘Everything in its time’
Real Madrid are gearing up for a busy summer ahead. The club are expected to make fresh signings while making way for some of the existing stars to leave.
Perhaps more importantly, the Spanish giants must sort out their managerial position. Alvaro Arbeloa’s stint had started badly before stabilising. But as injuries crop up, the Spaniard appears to be losing trust slowly.
This has led many to believe that Real Madrid will hire a more experienced manager in the coming summer, having already been extensively linked with a move for Jurgen Klopp.
While Klopp is enjoying his new role at Red Bull, there is an interesting alternative in the form of Mauricio Pochettino.
Pochettino on Real Madrid job
Currently the head coach of the United States national team, Pochettino was recently asked about the Real Madrid managerial position, which could be empty in the coming summer.
In response, the Argentine offered a rather coy response but did not rule out anything.
“Well, everything in its time; timing in football is what always determines the course. Football will take you where it wants to, not where one wants,” he said (h/t El Chiringuito).
Formerly of PSG, Tottenham and Chelsea, Pochettino certainly has ample experience in managing top-flight teams.
He was notably able to lead Spurs to their first-ever Champions League final in 2019 while winning the Ligue 1 with PSG. His spells at PSG and Chelsea, though, weren’t exactly successful.
He is currently in charge of the US national team, which has yielded a relatively impressive record under the Argentine, securing 14 wins in 22 matches.
The upcoming 2026 World Cup will be a litmus test for the former Tottenham coach, especially considering the fact that US will play a host nation.
In a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.
The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.
Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos back
It is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kroos back into the club’s structure after the end of the last season.
The club president, Florentino Perez, had wanted Kroos to have a daily presence at Valdebebas rather than making occasional appearances after his retirement.
Jose Angel Sanchez and Kroos spoke after Perez expressed his desire to see the German working at Valdebebas every day. However, they did not find the right moment, time or structure to give his return a clear form.
A comeback remains one of the possibilities most desired by Madrid supporters because of Kroos’ charisma and what he represents at the Santiago Bernabeu. Neither side wanted him to return simply for the sake of it, so the door remains open for the future.
The relationship between the two parties is excellent, and both know that the opportunity to work together again will eventually come.
Taking it step by step
For now, Kroos continues to run the academy he established in Boadilla, enjoying the opportunity to help develop younger players.
After two years away from the competitive side of football, however, he is beginning to look towards the dugout as a possible next step in his career.
Kroos currently holds coaching qualifications that allow him to work up to the third tier of Spanish football.
This is possible because professionals with at least seven years of proven experience and significant involvement at the elite level can gain direct access to accelerated coaching courses.
That means Kroos could coach a team in Primera Federacion, but the German wants to take things gradually.
Kroos has already informed the RFEF that he would be interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers during the 2027/28 season.
The course taking place this season is not available to elite former players, with UEFA limiting each campaign to 20 places.
With his current qualifications, Kroos could work as an assistant coach, but he cannot yet take charge as a head coach in either the top flight or the Segunda División.
But completing that programme would allow Kroos to obtain the UEFA A licence, which would enable him to coach teams at any level.
