Jurgen Klopp ‘feels it’s time to leave’ Liverpool according to a report which tips Real Madrid to make a move for the German manager.
Klopp’s Liverpool are enduring a torrid season having fought for the quadruple last term, and now only have Champions League qualification to play for.
The 55-year-old is faced with a significant rebuilding job at Anfield, with big changes among the playing staff expected in the summer.
And despite his side’s struggles this term, there’s been no suggestion that Klopp isn’t up for the challenge, which makes the report from Le10 Sport (via Sport Witness) surprising to say the least.
It’s claimed he’s being closely monitored by Real Madrid, with Carlo Ancelotti widely expected to leave the La Liga side to take over the Brazil national team.
Klopp is ‘clearly the number one objective’ for Madrid to replace the Italian boss, and ‘informal exchanges’ have already taken place between the club and the German’s representatives.
The report states that his situation at Liverpool is ‘very fragile’ and that Klopp now ‘feels it’s time to leave’.
It’s claimed then that Klopp would leave rather than being sacked, and ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Chelsea the Reds boss responded to news that their opponents have sacked Graham Potter, while Brendan Rodgers has also been relieved of his duties by Leicester.
“What can I say about that?” Klopp told reporters.
“Elephant in the room is why I am still sitting here in this crazy world. The last man standing (longest-serving manager in the football league).
“I think both clubs [Chelsea and Leicester City] are not in spots where they expected to be. I can’t say a lot about it. I know them well and I like both of them.
“They’re really good people, fantastic managers both of them, but still things can go the wrong way.”
He added: “I’m aware of the fact I’m sitting here because of the past and not because of what we did this season.
“If this was my first season it would be slightly different. Yes, we have smart owners who know about the situation. Better ask them why that’s the case!”
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