Enrique Riquelme, one of the candidates running for the presidency of Real Madrid, has declared that club legend Raúl would take charge as sporting director should Riquelme prevail in this weekend's elections.

The announcement came on Monday, with Riquelme making clear that the former striker — widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the club's history — would play a central role in shaping Real Madrid's sporting future under his leadership.

The presidential vote is set to take place this weekend, and the pledge to install Raúl in such a prominent position signals Riquelme's intent to lean on homegrown club identity if he secures the top job at the Santiago Bernabéu.