Real Madrid's presidential candidates propose major coaching changes amid election
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 9:46 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The presidential election at Real Madrid features incumbent Florentino Pérez promising to bring in José Mourinho as coach, while challenger Enrique Riquelme aims for big signings, including Erling Haaland. Riquelme also seeks talks with Jürgen Klopp but faces objections from Klopp's advisor, who stated that Klopp is happy at Red Bull and has no ambitions to change roles. The race has sparked frustration among those connected to Klopp and Manchester City, hinting at discontent over the candidates' declarations.
- •Florentino Pérez promises Mourinho and major signings if re-elected.
- •Riquelme plans to discuss coaching with Jürgen Klopp after the election.
- •Klopp's advisor dismisses Riquelme's interest in Klopp's candidacy.
- •Frustration reported among targets connected to Riquelme's campaign.
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"The election campaign for the presidency at Real Madrid is slowly taking on almost absurd proportions. Incumbent Florentino Pérez has been promising for quite some time now that, if he wins tomorrow�...
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