Jurgen Klopp tipped for shock return to management almost one year after leaving Liverpool
FORMER Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been tipped for a return to management – and with a huge club.
The 57-year-old left Merseyside at the end of last season, putting an end to his nine-year spell with the Reds.
Klopp has since taken up a new role as Global Head of Football at Red Bull.
He is responsible for guiding philosophy and the development of young players.
The German is also in a position of power when it comes to managerial appointments and transfers across all Red Bull teams.
But Klopp is now being tipped for a sensational return to management.
Spanish outlet Sport has claimed that Real Madrid officials may consider the former Liverpool boss as a potential replacement for Carlo Ancelotti should Los Blancos miss out on the Champions League and La Liga title.
Xabi Alonso had initially been the main target, but his inconsistent campaign with Bayer Leverkusen has led to doubts among the camp.
The prospect of Klopp taking over has excited officials at the Santiago Bernabeu.
He was allegedly considered as a potential managerial candidate a few years ago but president Florentino Perez did not approve at the time.
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Sport has also reported that Perez would go “all out” for a charismatic coach.
Klopp is currently understood to be more than happy in his new role with Red Bull.
However, he does have a special clause that could see him cut short his contract and return to management.
Should he be approached by the German national team, Klopp will be allowed to quit his job at Red Bull immediately.