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The one condition Jurgen Klopp has put forward to join Real Madrid – report
Real Madrid’s plans for next season may be heading towards a decisive crossroads, following a striking report from Fichajes.
According to the outlet, one of the club’s leading managerial targets, Jurgen Klopp, has already set out a major condition if he is to take charge at the Santiago Bernabeu.
It is known that Real Madrid are expected to continue with Alvaro Arbeloa until the end of the season.
The idea within the club is to maintain stability for now, then appoint a permanent manager in the summer who can lead a new cycle.
In that context, Klopp has emerged as the preferred name among decision-makers.
Klopp is not a Vinicius fan
The report claims the former Liverpool boss has made a demand that has sent shockwaves through the club’s hierarchy.
To accept the job, Klopp is said to be insisting on the immediate departure of Vinicius Jr.
This is because the German believes the Brazilian winger’s profile does not fit the discipline and collective intensity required for his tactical approach.
This stance places Real Madrid in an unprecedented dilemma, as Vinicius is not just another player, he is one of the club’s biggest stars and a symbol of their recent success.
Choosing between a cornerstone of the current project and one of the most influential coaches in European football would represent a defining moment for the institution.
Real Madrid in dilemma
Klopp’s vision is understood to revolve around a strict system built on collective effort, high pressing, and tactical order.
From his perspective, that evolution would require difficult decisions, including ending Vinicius’ spell at the club to reshape the squad according to his principles.
This approach directly challenges the long-standing position of Florentino Perez, who has consistently backed and protected the Brazilian forward.
Ultimately, the club’s direction for next season will depend on who occupies the Valdebebas bench once Arbeloa’s interim role concludes.
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Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. admits finishing problem after another frustrating night vs Elche: ‘Can’t miss that much’
Vinicius Jr.’s difficult start in front of goal continued against Elche, and the Real Madrid forward did not need anyone to tell him he had missed another chance to make the difference.
The Brazilian finished the night without a goal despite having chances to get on the scoresheet, while his teammates could only watch from the bench as opportunities went begging.
Jose Mourinho had already identified the problem before kick-off, bluntly pointing to the issue facing his forward, stating, “He’s missing the goal.”
Vini offered an equally frank assessment afterwards.
Rather than hide from another frustrating evening, he accepted responsibility on social media: “The goals will come back; I can’t miss that much…”
Two chances, no finish for Vinicius
Vinicius had two particularly clear openings against Elche, but neither produced the finish Real Madrid needed from their star forward.
The first arrived when he found himself one-on-one with the opposition goalkeeper.
Instead of finding the net, Vinicius caught the ball with the tip of his foot and sent his effort wide. Arda Guler was available during the move and called for the ball, but Vini backed himself to finish the chance.
He had another opportunity after the interval, this time following an excellent pass from Guler during a quick Real Madrid transition. Again, though, Vinicius could not find the target.
His evening ended in the 68th minute, with Mourinho deciding the Brazilian was tired and turning his attention towards Sunday’s Atletico Madrid derby.
Mourinho has a bigger decision to make
The numbers show why Vinicius’ finishing has become a talking point. He managed five shots against Elche, but only one was on target and none found the net.
After seven appearances this season, the Brazilian has scored just once, which is a striking return for a player Real Madrid rely upon to provide a major share of their attacking threat.
Ultimately, though, Real Madrid found another route to victory, with Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe and Carlos Espi providing the goals in the 3-2 comeback.
