Real Madrid’s Next Galacticos? Klopp and Haaland Linked to Shock 2026 Vision

‎Real Madrid are reportedly preparing an ambitious long-term strategy that could see Jurgen Klopp and Erling Haaland arrive as key figures in a dramatic revival plan scheduled for the summer of 2026. Florentino Perez is said to be driving the vision as Los Blancos look to reclaim supremacy.

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‎Florentino Perez is reportedly targeting Jurgen Klopp and Erling Haaland as Real Madrid plan a bold rebuild ahead of summer 2026.

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‎The Spanish giants recently dismissed Xabi Alonso and have struggled to assert themselves in Clasico encounters with Barcelona, prompting urgent discussions at boardroom level. Those challenges have accelerated plans for major changes.

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‎Sky Sports Deutschland claim Perez is once again in Galacticos mode, seeking transformative personalities capable of reshaping the club’s fortunes on and off the pitch. The president has a history of landing marquee names and remains determined to do so again.

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‎Two globally recognised figures are now being explored, with internal conversations already underway and preparatory work potentially beginning within months.

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‎With Alvaro Arbeloa holding interim responsibility over the first team, Klopp has reportedly emerged as a candidate being debated within the club. The former Liverpool boss left frontline management in 2024 and now occupies an executive role with Red Bull.

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‎Klopp has consistently played down the idea of a swift return to coaching. Reacting to Alonso’s departure, he revealed that several people contacted him, though none from Madrid, and admitted he was genuinely surprised by the timing.

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‎Speaking to Servus TV On, Klopp stressed that the events had no bearing on his future plans and confirmed that he responded casually to messages, underlining his distance from the situation.

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‎Other names linked with the vacancy include Enzo Maresca and Zinedine Zidane. However, Zidane’s relationship with Perez is reportedly strained despite past Champions League success, and he is believed to be earmarked for the France job after the 2026 World Cup.

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‎Although Klopp is not currently available to step in immediately, Sky report that Real Madrid hold strong appeal for him. It is claimed he would seriously weigh up an offer if the club committed to a long-term project aligned with his expectations.

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‎Perez’s ambitions extend beyond the dugout. The Real Madrid president is also said to be dreaming of signing Haaland, with a possible move being explored as early as this summer.

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‎The club remain in constant contact with the striker’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta. Real Madrid were contenders for Haaland’s signature in 2022, but the Norwegian chose Manchester City at that time.

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‎Haaland reportedly admires Spain and considers Real Madrid his ultimate career destination. While he is open to becoming a Galactico in the future, the financial demands would be enormous.

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‎Manchester City have tied the 25-year-old down until 2034, and any deal would reportedly exceed €500 million. Selling Vinicius Junior, who continues to attract Saudi Pro League interest, could help raise funds, though questions remain over how realistic the entire plan truly is.