Overview
- Real Madrid, which issued an official statement Friday, said reports about adding a sporting director were “completely false.”
- The disputed El Larguero radio report had claimed an external agency was already vetting high-level candidates for the job.
- Madrid stressed confidence in its existing setup led by president Florentino Pérez, with José Ángel Sánchez, Juni Calafat, and adviser Santiago Solari directing recruitment.
- Coverage linked the speculation to a difficult season on the field, including a first‑leg loss to Bayern Munich and a seven‑point gap to Barcelona in La Liga.
- The club says squad needs, including midfield and central defense, will be reviewed after the season, and no organizational overhaul is underway.