Florentino Perez is not happy after Real Madrid’s last Champions League outing. The Los Blancos lost to Benfica by 4-2. They suffered this loss at the hands of their previous manager, Jose Mourinho.
Real Madrid are already planning for a managerial change. Despite Alvaro Arbeloa currently being in charge, the Spanish giants are actively exploring long-term options.
And now, a familiar name from the Premier League has entered the conversation. Real Madrid want a proven manager. That is why the name of Jurgen Klopp is constantly popping up.
Even the former Liverpool boss had to address these rumours linking him to Real Madrid. However, the German is not the only name on the list of probable replacements for Alvaro Arbeloa.
The name of one Premier League manager who has transformed his club has now entered the fray, and he has become a top contender to be the next Real Madrid manager.
According to Sky Sports Germany, the Los Blancos have made contact with Aston Villa manager Unai Emery’s representatives.
The Spanish giants want to understand whether he would be open to a move at the end of the season.
Florentino Perez is reportedly not happy with the attitude of Real Madrid players under Arbeloa. That is why the President might look to change the manager in the summer.
Arbeloa was appointed earlier this season after the dismissal of Xabi Alonso. However, results have not met expectations.
And the fact that Real Madrid have made contact with Unai Emery shows how serious they are about replacing Arbeloa.
⚪️ Unai Emery (54/🇪🇸) is on Real Madrid‘s shortlist for summer – confirmed. Initial contact has already been made.
The Spaniard is doing a fantastic job at Aston Villa, his work has impressed several people inside @realmadrid. Emery is under contract until 2029 at #AVFC.…
— Patrick Berger (@berger_pj) January 29, 2026
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