According to reports, Liverpool legend Jurgen Klopp wants Manchester City star Rodri to be his \u2018first signing\u2019 as Real Madrid boss.<\/p>\n
Klopp <\/a>has been out of management since leaving Liverpool at the end of the 2023\/24 campaign, but he has been heavily linked with a return ahead of next season.<\/p>\n The Liverpool <\/a>and Borussia Dortmund legend has been Red Bull\u2019s Global Head of Football since the start of 2025, and there have been contrasting reports regarding whether he is satisfied in this role and would prefer to manage again.<\/p>\n Klopp has been linked with several potential managerial roles in recent weeks, including Real Madrid and Germany.<\/p>\n Alvaro Arbeloa has been Real Madrid\u2019s boss since the start of this year, but the inexperienced coach has struggled in recent months and it has been suggested that he is doomed to lose his job following his side\u2019s Champions League exit.<\/p>\n READ: Big Weekend: Manchester City v Arsenal, Enzo Fernandez, Roberto De Zerbi, Everton<\/a><\/p>\n Earlier this week, a report claimed \u2018ruthless\u2019 Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez will sack Arbeloa ahead of next season, though Mauricio Pochettino is ahead of Klopp in the race to be his replacement.<\/a><\/p>\n However, a new report in Spain claims Klopp has given his \u2018approval\u2019 to Real Madrid over replacing Arbeloa, while Perez is \u2018convinced that he is the best candidate\u2019.<\/p>\n The report adds: \u2018Jurgen Klopp has once again emerged as the frontrunner to manage Real Madrid next season. Talks have taken place, and there is considerable optimism in the Spanish capital.<\/p>\n \u2018It\u2019s still too early to talk about a done deal, but the former Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool, and Mainz 05 player has expressed interest in trying his luck in La Liga EA Sports. However, he has a number of non-negotiable demands, starting with a high salary, and also having complete freedom to decide on squad planning.\u2019<\/p>\n