Jurgen Klopp's agent responds to Real Madrid rumours | OneFootball

Jurgen Klopp's agent has dismissed growing speculation that his client could leave Red Bull to become the new Real Madrid manager.

Reports in Brazil recently claimed that Klopp had grown tired of his current position - Red Bull's head of global soccer - and was open to a return to management with either the Brazilian national team or Madrid.

The speculation ramped up soon after when it emerged Madrid are preparing to bid farewell to their current boss, Carlo Ancelotti, in the aftermath of their Champions League elimination at the hands of Arsenal, while Klopp was specifically named as a potential target by reports elsewhere.

Searching for an answer, Sky Sports Germany spoke to Klopp's agent, Marc Kosicke, who did his best to pour cold water on the situation.

"Jurgen is very happy with his new role as head of global soccer at Red Bull," Kosicke stressed.

It is claimed that Klopp has received several offers to return to management next season but the Liverpool boss is not interested in taking up a new role in the dugout next year, even with Madrid or Brazil.

Madrid, meanwhile, are believed to have their focus elsewhere. Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso was identified as their dream heir to Ancelotti's throne last season and officials are ready to ramp up a reunion with their former midfielder in the coming weeks.

The hope is that Alonso will be in the dugout by the start of the Club World Cup this summer, but an agreement will have to be struck with Leverkusen as Alonso has a contract until 2026.