How Jurgen Klopp really feels about taking the Real Madrid job after Xabi Alonso’s sacking

Real Madrid have parted ways with Xabi Alonso just seven months into his tenure, a ruthless decision that has sent shockwaves through European football.

The club announced the mutual agreement on Monday, less than 24 hours after a damaging 3-2 defeat to arch-rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia.

Despite arriving in Madrid as one of the world’s most coveted tactical minds, Alonso’s reign was abruptly cut short following a run of inconsistent form and reported dressing room friction with key ‘Galacticos.