Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid? Zidane & Klopp Linked

Concern sets in at the Santiago Bernabéu. He Real Madrid undergoes a close to 2025 “free fall” in its sporting performance, culminating in a painful defeat at home against the Celta de Vigo. Given the instability and performance of the team, the white club’s board of directors has begun to activate a contingency plan, exploring replacement options in the event that the current coach, Xabi Alonsodo not continue ahead.

According to the newspaper The World In Spain, the merengue leadership already has a list of two high-profile candidates to take the reins of the team if an immediate change is required.

Zidane and Klopp, Madrid’s candidates

The names that are being talked about for a possible “bombshell” on the bench are two figures that represent both the recent history of the club and an almost impossible wish:

• Zinedine Zidane: An old acquaintance in the ‘White House’, the Frenchman’s name is always the first to appear when the position of Real Madrid coach goes into crisis. Zizou is currently without a team since leaving the club and his return could be seen as a move to regain stability and spirit in the locker room. However, rumors also persist that the coach would be waiting for an opportunity to take over the management of the France National Team after the 2026 World Cup.

• Jurgen Klopp: The second candidate on the list is the German coach, who announced his retirement from the bench after leaving Liverpool. Currently, Klopp serves as global director of football at the Red Bull conglomerate. His incorporation would represent a 180-degree turn, since it would mean his return to action despite his recent announcement.

Dressing room against Xabi Alonso?

So far, there are no confirmed reports of an imminent or sudden departure of Xabi Alonsonor if his eventual departure would occur at the end of the season. There is no final decision made by the board.

Although the Spanish coach could still remain in charge of the team, it is a fact that the Madrid board is “protecting” itself with a possible Plan B in the face of incessant pressure and negative results at the end of the year.