Jürgen Klopp Signs with Real Madrid: He Will Start Coaching the New Club Next Summer

French journalist François Gallardo announced via social media that Jürgen Klopp will take over as the head coach of Real Madrid starting next summer.

As reported, the decision was already made in December, and a contract has been signed between the parties. It is noted that whether the current coach, Arbeloa, wins any trophies or not will have no impact on this decision.

Previously, information regarding the Madrid club's interest in the German specialist had appeared in the press. Klopp's future was also being linked with Atletico Madrid.

The German manager took a break from coaching after leaving Liverpool. Jürgen Klopp worked at Liverpool for nine years (from October 2015 to January 2024). During that period, Liverpool reached the UEFA Champions League final three times: in 2018, 2019, and 2022. In the 2018/2019 football season, Klopp's team collected 97 points in the Premier League to finish second—the third-highest points total in the history of the English top flight and the highest ever for a team that did not win the title.