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Real Madrid enlist the help of club legend to convince top managerial target
With Alvaro Arbeloa expected to be relieved from his duties as the first-team head coach at the end of the season, Real Madrid are already on the hunt for a replacement.
And, in recent days, two names have emerged as the frontrunners – former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, who is currently the Global Head of Football for the Red Bull Group, and SL Benfica boss Jose Mourinho.
Klopp, though, appears to be more preferred at this stage by Los Blancos, who will consider moving to bring Mourinho back to the club only if the German does not say yes.
Toni Kroos to convince Jurgen Klopp?
Now, according to journalist Joaquin Maroto (via Ramon Alvarez), Real Madrid have enlisted the help of former midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos to convince Klopp to become their next manager.
As has already been reported, Los Blancos are working to bring Kroos back to the club by offering him a role in the sporting structure.
It appears that part is already sorted and an official announcement could come after the end of the season. And now, Kroos is understood to be working to convince his compatriot, Klopp, to take over the reins at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The report suggests that if Kroos is able to find out that Klopp is willing to join, Real Madrid will make their move swiftly to appoint him as the next manager.
The former Liverpool boss, for his part, is happy with his current job with Red Bull and will only consider leaving it for Real Madrid.
So, there could be a strong possibility that Klopp might end up taking over the reins at Real Madrid at the end of the season, even though other names like Mourinho, Mauricio Pochettino, and Didier Deschamps have been considered.
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Jose Mourinho wants more attacking options at Real Madrid despite reaching 500-goal milestone
Jose Mourinho wants Real Madrid to become even more dangerous in attack, despite reaching a significant milestone during their 4-3 victory over AS Roma.
According to MARCA, it has come to light that Antonio Rudiger’s goal against Roma helped Mourinho’s Real Madrid reach 500 goals under his management.
However, the achievement has not changed the Portuguese coach’s desire to add more variety to his team’s attacking play.
In fact, Mourinho wants a side capable of controlling possession, launching rapid counter-attacks and creating danger from set pieces, all without losing the defensive discipline that defines his approach.
Mourinho targets attacking variety at Real Madrid
Real Madrid already have considerable firepower at their disposal, with Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Yan Diomande, Arda Guler, Carlos Espi and Endrick, giving Mourinho several attacking options.
On top of that, the injured Rodrygo would provide another high-quality alternative once available.
Hence, the challenge is not only to score more goals, but to make Real Madrid less predictable.
Mourinho wants his forwards to exploit their pace in transition while ensuring the team can also break down opponents through patient build-up play.
Set pieces are another important part of his plans, as combining those threats with defensive organisation would give the team more ways to control matches and punish different types of opposition.
Mourinho reaches 500 goals for Real Madrid
Rudiger’s strike against Roma carried added significance because it took Mourinho to 500 goals in 188 matches as Real Madrid manager.
That works out at an average of 2.66 goals per game, the best return among club managers who have overseen at least 50 matches.
La Liga accounts for the largest share, with Real Madrid scoring 345 goals in 122 matches.
They have added 92 goals in 38 Champions League games, 55 in 24 Copa del Rey matches and eight in four Spanish Super Cup fixtures.
Their biggest victory during this spell came in the 2010-11 Copa del Rey, when Madrid beat Levante 8-0.
This season, though, the team are averaging 2.5 goals per match.
Mourinho wants more from Real Madrid’s attack
The numbers underline Real Madrid’s scoring power, but Mourinho is looking beyond the milestone.
His ambition is to build a more versatile attack that can adapt to different opponents rather than rely solely on individual brilliance or quick transitions.
With Mbappe and Vinicius offering pace and penetration, and several other options providing different qualities, Madrid have the personnel to develop that flexibility.
Hence, the next step is making those strengths work together consistently.
