Real Madrid and Pérez Angered by Sporting Director Rumors

Real Madrid has issued a special statement vehemently denying reports that the club plans to appoint a sporting director. The current structure at the Bernabéu consists of Santiago Solari, who serves as a transfer advisor, General Manager José Ángel Sánchez, and chief scout Juni Calafat, with President Florentino Pérez having the final say on all matters. The position of "sporting director" does not currently exist at Real Madrid, as all powers are concentrated within the existing executive management.

Here's how the club responded to journalist Antón Meana's claim that Real plans to appoint a sporting director this summer:

"Real Madrid announces that the information broadcast last night by the program El Larguero on Cadena Ser, which claimed our club was considering adding a sporting director to its structure, is completely false.

Real Madrid highly values the work carried out by the club's sports management, which has allowed us to experience one of the most successful periods in our history, achieving numerous titles, including 6 European Cups in ten years."