Jurgen Klopp could reportedly make a surprise move to take charge of Atletico Madrid.
The legendary German coach, who left Liverpool in 2024, is currently Red Bull’s global head of football, but Spanish media claim he is a candidate to succeed Diego Simeone.
Spanish TV show El Chiringuito claims that Klopp is in advanced talks to replace the famous Argentine, who will enter the final year of his contract with the Wanda Metropolitano club in the summer.
According to them, Klopp is in talks with Mark Rowan, the chief executive of Apollo, which is Atletico’s main shareholder.
The news of a potential move to Madrid comes shortly after speculation emerged about dissatisfaction with Klopp’s performance at Red Bull, with outgoing Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner being mentioned as a possible successor.
Although Red Bull have denied these claims, confirming their satisfaction with Klopp’s contribution, they are now facing new rumours.
Klopp’s future remains open
When he announced his departure from Anfield in 2024, Klopp insisted he would never manage another English team, but did not discuss the possibility of taking charge of another European club.
Following the departure of Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, the German was linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
He has also been identified as a possible candidate to become coach of the German national team if Julian Nagelsmann leaves after the World Cup.
Klopp’s career
As a coach, Klopp brought Mainz from the second division to the Bundesliga, and with Borussia Dortmund he was twice German champion and led it to the Champions League final.
From 2015 until the end of the 2023/24 season, he was Liverpool manager. During his time, he brought the club eight trophies, including the first Premier League title in 2020, since 1990, and the Champions League trophy in 2019.
The German coach won every competition he led Liverpool in, except the Europa League, in which he lost the final to Sevilla.