Real Madrid seriously considering Pochettino to replace Arbeloa ahead of
President Florentino Perez has reportedly added Mauricio Pochettino, the former PSG manager and current Manchester United-linked figurehead for a rival club in Spain. The Spanish giants are evaluating candidates including Klopp as they prepare their third managerial change within twelve months since Xabi Alonso's departure from Carlo Ancelotti to Alvaro Arbeloa last summer.
Key Points
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1The Spanish football giant Real Madrid has reportedly added Argentine manager Mauricio Pochettino to a shortlist of candidates for the head coaching position.
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2Pechico is being considered as a serious contender by club president Florentino Perez, with reports suggesting he could replace current coach Alvaro Arbeloa this summer. The move follows previous managerial changes at Real Madrid under Xabi Alonso and Carlo Ancelotti in recent years.
Developments
Real Madrid has added Mauricio Pochettino as a candidate on their shortlist of potential replacements for head coach Alvaro Arbeloa due to poor results and internal doubts about long-term stability under the latter. While other coaches like Jurgen Klopp are also linked, President Florentino Perez specifically admires Pochettino's experience managing elite teams such as Tottenham Hotspur alongside his relationship with Kylian Mbappe.
Real Madrid is evaluating former Tottenham and PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino as a candidate for its upcoming managerial appointment following Alvaró's departure in 2017 (Note: The text contains factual errors regarding dates, such stating Amorim was sacked at the start of "next season" which implies future events relative to an earlier context). Manchester United is also considering Pochettino alongside Carlo Ancelotti for a permanent role after sacking Ruben Amorim.