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Real Madrid identify former Premier League winner as top target to replace Arbeloa
It is increasingly likely that Real Madrid may go after a new manager next season, as they look to kickstart a new era and sack Alvaro Arbeloa.
Real Madrid have been linked with a plethora of coaches in recent weeks, including former manager Jose Mourinho and ex-Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino.
However, the one name that tops the list is Jurgen Klopp, who has been out of coaching roles since leaving Liverpool a few years ago.
Klopp is Real Madrid’s favourite
According to journalist Joaquin Maroto (h/t Ramon Alvarez de Mon), Real Madrid’s preferred choice for the coaching role next season is Klopp.
The club are determined to get their hands on the German tactician, who is currently serving an executive role for the Red Bull franchise. He is a key executive for all of Red Bull’s football teams across the globe.
There are murmurs that Klopp would like to return to coaching soon, with Real Madrid more than prepared to hand him the reins. However, acquiring the services of Klopp won’t be easy.
While, for one, the German hasn’t even agreed to any Real Madrid offer, there is also a question of certain demands and control that Klopp would want in order to coach Los Blancos.
Recent reports suggest Klopp wants an initial investment of at least €170 million on three players, if he is to take over this disjointed Real Madrid team.
Some of the top players in his shortlist includes Nico Schlotterbeck, Rodri and Juventus’ attacking sensation Kenan Yildiz.
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Mbappe hits out at claims on his unhappiness at Real Madrid: ‘Angry at my great aunt too’
Kylian Mbappe has been in the news for a plethora of reasons in recent weeks, starting with his injury and surprise vacation. Beyond that, the Ballon d’Or saga has kept him in the spotlight for a reasonable while now.
The Frenchman, after all, has not held back in speaking out about why he deserves to win the prestigious individual award, and while it is perfectly okay to campaign for the award, it is something that has not usually been done in the past.
In terms of his goalscoring numbers, there is no doubt that Mbappe should be a frontrunner for the award. His lack of a single trophy for both club and country, however, works against his chances.
Mbappe’s sarcastic reply to baseless rumours
Earlier today, there were reports of Kylian Mbappe being angry with Zinedine Zidane and Real Madrid for not campaigning for him to win the Ballon d’Or this year.
The rumours, needless to say, portrayed the player in a very bad light and made it seem like the club not making public gestures to acknowledge and back his campaign affected him personally.
Now, the player has himself come out to lash out at the journalists, albeit in a sarcastic manner. Commenting directly below the post making the claim via Fabrizio Romano, the player wrote,
“Yes, yes, I even got angry with my great aunt too.”
Mbappe’s ability to deal with such reports with a tinge of humour, needless to say, is impressive and it can only be good for his image that he spoke out and cut off the news at its roots.
Set to return
There has been significant concern around Mbappe’s fitness in recent weeks after the player left the French national team with an injury after their first game.
The initial diagnosis appeared worrying, but it soon came to light that the player had avoided a major setback by a hair’s breadth.
Now, there is increasing hope that the Frenchman will be back for Real Madrid’s first game after the break against Villarreal, possibly even as a starter.
Needless to say, that comes as a massive positive for Jose Mourinho’s plans ahead of a crucial stretch of the season.
