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Jurgen Klopp among contenders for Real Madrid’s managerial job in future – report
Real Madrid’s managerial position has been a point of contention in recent months. Especially with the club underperforming in La Liga, there has been speculation over the future of Carlo Ancelotti.
The Italian himself has been subjected to a move to the Brazilian national team as a direct replacement for Tite.
Amidst all the speculations, MARCA has come up with an update on Real Madrid’s managerial situation, suggesting that Ancelotti still holds confidence within the camp and is likely to continue, for the time being.
However, some within the camp consider Jurgen Klopp as an ‘eternal candidate’ to replace Ancelotti sometime in the future. There are doubts about whether or not the German is up for the job, but he is one of the top contenders nonetheless.
Real Madrid’s interest in Klopp is hardly surprising as the Spanish giants have always professed a style of football that is direct and dynamic. Known for his iconic Gegenpressing style of football, that is where Klopp comes into the fray.
The German tactician has had immense success during his time at Mainz, Dortmund and Liverpool, building strong and competitive squads at each of these clubs and offering a sense of identity.
Klopp has notably won the UEFA Champions League and the Premier League during his time at Liverpool so far. But his team has faced backlash this season for not performing well in the Premier League. They were also hammered 5-2 by none other than Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout round earlier this week.
Klopp is not the only German coach to be subjected to the Real Madrid job, though, with former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel also keeping a close eye on Ancelotti’s situation at Santiago Bernabeu.
One of the main objectives for Real Madrid this summer was to bring in a new central midfielder capable of controlling the tempo and dictating the play from the middle.
A move for Rodri was in the works before the Spain captain decided to sign for FC Barcelona. The Merengues assessed several other options, but ended up not signing any player, with Jose Mourinho deciding to use Bernardo Silva in the double pivot.
One of the midfielders that Real Madrid were looking at as an option was Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace.
The England international has been on the club’s radar for a while now, but the Premier League club never opened the door for a summer departure.
Wharton could be on the market in 2027
However, now, according to The Guardian (h/t Bernabeu Digital), That stance could change next year, as that Palace would be prepared to consider selling Wharton during the next summer transfer window.
As mentioned already, Real Madrid have closely followed Wharton’s situation throughout the summer, although the club ultimately decided against making any further additions to their midfield.
Manchester City and Chelsea also showed serious interest in signing the England international during the summer. However, Crystal Palace were unwilling to sell, effectively ruling out a move for the midfielder.
But it appears that they could open the doors for Wharton to leave in the summer of 2027, potentially paving the way for Real Madrid to make a move.
Real Madrid continue to monitor Wharton
Real Madrid are expected to keep a close eye on Wharton’s progress ahead of the 2027 market. Should they decide they need another high-quality midfielder, the 22-year-old could once again emerge as a candidate.
Manchester City may be less likely to return for Wharton after strengthening their midfield significantly this summer.
Chelsea, however, could remain a potential competitor after failing to add a player in the position during the latest window.
For now, Wharton will remain at Crystal Palace, but the club’s willingness to consider a sale next summer means the midfielder could become a realistic option for Real Madrid in 2027.
