Riquelme Names Klopp as Dream Real Madrid Manager in Election Bid

 The 37-year-old entrepreneur released a statement Friday naming Klopp his top choice if he beats incumbent Florentino Pérez in Sunday's election, with club legend Raúl set to pitch the idea next week. 

Klopp's agent quickly shut it down as 'annoying,' confirming the 58-year-old is happy in his Red Bull global soccer role with no interest in coaching. 

The rare contested vote pits Pérez's proven Galácticos success against Riquelme's bold Spanish revival vision, though polls favor the longtime president heavily.