Liverpool legend Jurgen Klopp has been linked with Real Madrid (Picture: Getty)Jurgen Klopp says he was ‘genuinely surprised’ by Xabi Alonso’s sacking at Real Madrid and has played down speculation he could now be in line for the Bernabeu job. Real Madrid, who said Alonso had left the club by ‘mutual consent’, announced Alvaro Arbeloa had been placed in temporary charge of the side. The Anfield legend was working as a pundit on ServusTV On shortly after Alonso’s sacking and was asked about his links to Real Madrid. ‘About two hours ago the news suddenly broke that Xabi Alonso is no longer the coach of Real Madrid,’ the host said. Much was expected of Alonso upon his Real Madrid return but his spell in charge lasted less than seven months.

Source: Metro January 13, 2026 09:00 UTC