Real Madrid reportedly wanted to hire Jurgen Klopp this summer as they went in search of a replacement for Zinedine Zidane.
According to reports in Spain, as cited on the Express, the Spanish giants were keen to land the Liverpool boss but were unsuccessful in their efforts.
Klopp, who recently celebrated in three years in the job at Anfield, remained at the club and is aiming to push for the Premier League title this season.
A host of names, including Antonio Conte, Massimo Allegri and Mauricio Pochettino were linked with the job over the summer.
The Champions League winners instead went on to hire then Spain boss Julen Lopetegui, who now finds himself under increasing pressure in the job.
After losing Cristiano Ronaldo over the summer, Madrid have struggled to adapt this season and a poor run of form has left questions being raised about Lopetegui’s position at the club.
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