While Xabi Alonso is said to be on track to become the new manager of Real Madrid , the latest developments surrounding the 'hot seat' at the Bernabeu seem to suggest otherwise.

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President Perez is said to have switched from Xabi Alonso to Jurgen Klopp and believes that the former Liverpool captain cannot say "no". Photo: MB

Journalist Pedro Riano said that Xabi was initially the number 1 candidate to replace Ancelotti, who left at the end of the season, but President Florentino Perez was not completely convinced by the person currently leading Leverkusen.

And the construction industry 'boss' has turned to another candidate who is considered more suitable for Real Madrid's requirements, that is Jurgen Klopp .

The difference between Xabi Alonso and Jurgen Klopp is put on the scale: the former midfielder fits Real Madrid's long-term strategy, with a priority on using young players and developing the academy, while the German coach is suitable for bringing titles immediately.

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Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, even though his contract expires next summer. Photo: AS

Although Xabi had an excellent record with Leverkusen last season, he has fallen short this campaign and managing a dressing room as big as Real Madrid could be a challenge for the 43-year-old.

But Klopp is different, he is capable enough to replace master Ancelotti when his class has been proven through his successes at Dortmund and especially with Liverpool with the Premier League, Champions League titles,...

Klopp has a lot of experience to 'take over' the Bernabeu dressing room and receive respect from the stars.

Real Madrid's style is more about 'blockbuster' signings that deliver immediate results. Perez is skeptical that Xabi Alonso can deliver that, so his mind now turns to Klopp.

A few weeks ago, Jurgen Klopp was said to be not interested in returning to the sidelines, not interested in replacing Ancelotti at the Bernabeu. However, according to the latest news from Marca, the former Liverpool captain is feeling 'regretful' about that.

President Florentino Perez believes that once Real Madrid is determined to pursue, Jurgen Klopp will have to " surrender " and cannot say no to the Spanish Royal team!

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