Official: Real Madrid dismiss reports of plans to hire new sporting director
Real Madrid have never been a club that tolerates speculation quietly and this time was no different. Following a wave of reports in the Spanish media, the club has stepped forward to firmly shut dow...
Official: Real Madrid dismiss reports of plans to hire new sporting director Real Madrid have never been a club that tolerates speculation quietly and this time was no different. Following a wave of reports in the Spanish media, the club has stepped forward to firmly shut down claims suggesting a major structural change behind the scenes. Recent reports had indicated that Real Madrid were exploring the possibility of appointing a sporting director for the first time in years.
The idea gained traction quickly, with suggestions that the role could be introduced as early as next season as part of a wider evolution in the club’s management structure. At present, the responsibilities typically associated with a sporting director are handled internally. Much of that work falls under the control of Jose Angel Sanchez , the club’s general director and a long-standing trusted figure alongside president Florentino Perez.
Reports have been doing the rounds that Sanchez might finally close the curtain on his Real Madrid tenure. Real Madrid deny Given that context, the rumours naturally sparked debate. The club’s response, however, was emphatic.
In an official statement, Madrid directly addressed the claims circulating after a report aired on Cadena SER’s El Larguero, making it clear that there is no truth to the speculation. “Real Madrid C. F.