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Real Madrid already has a ‘plan B’ in case Jürgen Klopp doesn't accept the offer in the summer

Florentino's idea is clear: Madrid's target has to be Jürgen Klopp, but he already has another alternative

The latest news from Real Madrid has to do with the future occupant of the white bench. Yesterday, to everyone's surprise, Florentino Pérez decided to dispense with Xabi Alonso and place an inexperienced Álvaro Arbeloa in his place. The bet is risky, there is no doubt about that, but the truth is that the president of Madrid is already thinking far beyond the current season.

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Arbeloa has been the one chosen for this very delicate moment | @arbeloa

On paper, Álvaro Arbeloa arrives at Real Madrid's first team with full powers to do and undo whatever he considers appropriate. However, the reality is that his promotion is nothing more than a stopgap to buy time. Florentino Pérez's great dream is Jürgen Klopp and he is already working actively to secure his arrival in the summer.

Jürgen Klopp is the preferred option

The fans and the board agree that the arrival of Jürgen Klopp on the Bernabéu bench would be a blessing for Real Madrid. The German stands out for his overwhelming personality and for his management of egos, exactly what the white team needs at this time. That's why he has become Florentino Pérez's favorite option.

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The Madrid leadership likes Klopp a lot | E-Noticies, @kloppo

Real Madrid will try to sign him with complete certainty over the coming months while Arbeloa tries to save the current season, but it will not be easy. Jürgen Klopp performs the duties of director of football for the Red Bull group and he is delighted with his new role. He doesn't feel the need to coach again, and even less in a project as turbulent as that of the white club, which is causing Florentino Pérez to have to draw up an alternative plan.

Enzo Maresca is the "plan B" for Real Madrid

If Jürgen Klopp rejects the proposal and Arbeloa's spell is not convincing enough, Florentino Pérez already has a very attractive "plan B" ready. Enzo Maresca, who is strongly linked with City after his unexpected departure from Chelsea, is also very highly regarded in the offices of the Bernabéu.

His idea of play based on intensity and on creating a climate of competition within the squad are characteristics that have earned him the respect of Madridists. In addition, Enzo Maresca knows LaLiga perfectly after his time as a player at Sevilla and Málaga. As a coach he comes from winning the Club World Cup.

For the moment these are only rumors, but the truth is that Florentino Pérez must start working on the future immediately, since the bet on Arbeloa is an unknown. Jürgen Klopp is the big favorite, although Enzo Maresca is gradually gaining ground.

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