Second season without a trophy, Perez shakes up Real, the "hunt" for the new coach begins, three "big" names on the wish list

2026-04-18 11:47:55 / SPORT ALFA PRESS

Second season without a trophy, Perez shakes up Real, the "hunt" for

In Madrid, the fact that they are heading into a second consecutive season without a trophy is being experienced as drama, with president Perez appearing furious after the Champions League elimination against Bayern Munich. It is almost impossible for Perez to remain passive in the face of such a situation, although the players have expressed their desire for Arbeloa to be confirmed at the helm of the team for the new season.

The Spanish media, not only do not believe this scenario, but are convinced that Arbeloa has signed his fate, in the new season there will be a radical change, starting from the bench. Perez and his staff have compiled a shortlist of three main candidates to succeed Arbeloa.

At the top of the wish list is Jurgen Klopp, but the determining factor at this point is the German coach's own desire to see if he is ready to return to the bench once again.

Also on the list is Didier Deschamps, with the French coach set to leave the national team immediately after the conclusion of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. Deschamps is a choice dictated by the French group of Real Madrid, led by Kylian Mbappe.

Last but not least, there is a long-standing desire of Florentino Perez, Max Allegri. Several times in the past, Allegri has been an option for the Real bench, and it is expected to be the same this time, although the Italian technician feels comfortable on the Milan bench, at least for the moment.

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