Enrique Riquelme wants Jürgen Klopp as Real Madrid coach if elected
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
In the ongoing election race for the Real Madrid presidency, Enrique Riquelme has announced plans to secure Jürgen Klopp as the club's head coach. Riquelme emphasizes that should he win the election, he intends to immediately reach out to Klopp through club legend Raúl to initiate negotiations. This statement marks a significant commitment to reshape the team's management and approach ahead of the transfer market. The election outcome is crucial for determining future leadership and direction at the club.
- •Riquelme names Klopp as preferred coach for Madrid project.
- •Formal negotiations with Klopp planned immediately after election.
- •Raúl will lead efforts to persuade Klopp if elected.
- •Election implications could impact transfer strategy.
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Klopp ready to negotiate Real Madrid move after making promise to Raul – report
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘We are talking about one of the best managers’ – Enrique Riquelme names Jurgen Klopp as his dream Real Madrid appointment
- 12:18 AMESPN Soccer — Madrid candidate Riquelme targets Klopp if elected...
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — 💣 Klopp is my manager: Enrique Riquelme keeps impressing in Madrid
"The election race at Real Madrid continues to generate high-impact statements that are shaking up the European football landscape. In recent hours, presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme revealed the...
"The race to become Real Madrid’s next president has produced its biggest headline yet, with candidate Enrique Riquelme publicly identifying Jurgen Klopp as the man he wants to lead the club should h...
"Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said in a statement that his chosen sporting director will reach out to Jürgen Klopp to offer him the coaching position if he's elected on Sunday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 7:40 AMKlopp ready to negotiate Real Madrid move after making promise to Raul – report
Jurgen Klopp’s future has become one of the defining stories of Real Madrid’s presidential election, and fresh information suggests there may be more substance behind Enrique Riquelme’s ambitiou...
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 7:00 AM‘We are talking about one of the best managers’ – Enrique Riquelme names Jurgen Klopp as his dream Real Madrid appointment
The race to become Real Madrid’s next president has produced its biggest headline yet, with candidate Enrique Riquelme publicly identifying Jurgen Klopp as the man he wants to lead the club should h...
- ESPN SoccerJun 6, 2026, 12:18 AMMadrid candidate Riquelme targets Klopp if elected...
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme said in a statement that his chosen sporting director will reach out to Jürgen Klopp to offer him the coaching position if he's elected on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 9:03 PM💣 Klopp is my manager: Enrique Riquelme keeps impressing in Madrid
The election race at Real Madrid continues to generate high-impact statements that are shaking up the European football landscape. In recent hours, presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme revealed the...
- Sky Sports—Riquelme: Klopp will be first choice for Real Madrid job if I win election
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has released a statement confirming that Jurgen Klopp will be his choice for the manager's job at the Bernabeu if he is elected on Sunday.
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