Jürgen Klopp’s potential appointment as Real Madrid manager reportedly faced internal resistance, with some senior players unconvinced by the idea
- Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior were both said to have reservations about Klopp taking over at the Santiago Bernabéu
- Real Madrid’s poor season and Champions League exit increased the likelihood of a new coach arriving next season
Jürgen Klopp’s potential appointment as Real Madrid manager is reportedly facing resistance from within the dressing room, with some players unconvinced by the move.
The former Liverpool FC boss has been strongly linked with a return to management as he considers stepping away from his current role as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s season has been far from smooth, following the dismissal of Xabi Alonso earlier this year after defeat to FC Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Even before Alonso’s exit, reports suggested unrest within the squad, with players unhappy over certain tactical decisions and team selections.
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The club moved quickly to appoint Álvaro Arbeloa as head coach, although uncertainty remained over whether his role was temporary or permanent—and results have done little to ease concerns.
Los Blancos now find themselves nine points behind Barcelona in the La Liga title race and were recently knocked out of the Champions League at the quarter-final stage by Bayern Munich. That defeat has only strengthened expectations that a new manager will take charge next season.
Amid this backdrop, Klopp has reportedly reached an “agreement in principle” to become the next head coach at the Santiago Bernabéu once the campaign ends. However, internal opposition could complicate matters.
Mbappe, Vinicius against Klopp appointment
According to reports in Spain, Kylian Mbappé is not in favour of Klopp’s appointment, and he is now said to have been joined by teammate Vinícius Júnior in opposing the move. The reports claim there is a general lack of enthusiasm within the club for the German’s arrival.
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It is also suggested that Mbappé would prefer Didier Deschamps to take over, given their strong relationship from their time together with the France national football team.
The French forward is reportedly seeking stability and a familiar environment to perform at his best, with concerns that Klopp’s intense and demanding style may not align with his vision for the team.
Vinícius Júnior’s reservations are said to be more tactical. Klopp’s approach, which relies heavily on pressing, off-the-ball work, and collective defensive responsibility, is believed to raise doubts for the Brazilian winger.
As a result, what initially appeared to be a straightforward move for Klopp is now becoming increasingly complicated, with internal dynamics at Real Madrid potentially playing a decisive role in the final decision.
