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Jurgen Klopp's camp denies Real Madrid manager links amid election speculation

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Jurgen Klopp's camp denies Real Madrid manager links amid election speculation

Summary

Jurgen Klopp's agent Marc Kosicke has responded to claims made by Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme about Klopp's potential coaching role. Riquelme suggested he could convince Klopp to join Real Madrid following claims about signing Erling Haaland if elected. Kosicke stated that Klopp is currently content in his position at Red Bull and has no intention of returning to coaching at another club. The political backdrop includes Riquelme's promises ahead of Real Madrid's presidential election this weekend, marking the first such vote in 20 years. Concerns over Riquelme's credibility have been raised after representatives of Haaland dismissed his earlier comments as well.

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•Marc Kosicke stated Klopp is happy at Red Bull and not seeking new roles.
•Riquelme claims to have an agreement for Haaland if elected president.
•The Real Madrid presidential election is set for this weekend.
•Riquelme has faced pushback from Klopp's camp regarding his coaching aspirations.
•This marks the first presidential election for Real Madrid in two decades.

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3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Jurgen Klopp camp bite back at Real Madrid claims – “It’s annoying”

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