Real Madrid Election: Candidate Riquelme Pledges to Hire Jurgen Klopp if Elected

6 Jun 2026

Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has confirmed that Jurgen Klopp would be his first-choice head coach if he wins Sunday's election. Riquelme, who faces incumbent Florentino Perez, has also promised to sign Erling Haaland and Rodri, prompting Manchester City to consider legal action over Haaland's image rights. Perez, by contrast, has lined up Jose Mourinho should he be re-elected. Klopp's representatives insist he is happy in his role at Red Bull and has no plans to return to club management.