[Saba Sports News] According to Spanish media reports, Real Madrid internally suspects Santiago Solari of being a mole within the club’s management, accused of leaking information about the team’s restructuring plans and the introduction of a new sporting director to the press. The incident has forced Real Madrid to issue an official statement refuting the rumours, a rare move for the club. Currently holding no clear defined role at the club, Solari has become a thorny figure within Real Madrid’s management circle. Reports claim the club believes he is the source of confidential leaks to the outside world. For instance, Spain’s SER Radio broke news that Real Madrid was preparing an internal restructuring and planning to appoint a new sporting director. The report immediately prompted Real Madrid to release an official statement slamming the claims as “completely untrue”. Real Madrid is ordinarily reluctant to issue such public rebuttals. The club is well aware that it would be overwhelmed if it had to issue clarifications for every piece of unfounded speculation on a daily basis. For this reason, its decision to speak out on this occasion is highly unusual.
The editor believes that aside from serving as a club ambassador, Solari has long been in a position with no fixed responsibilities. Given his lack of a clear role and division of duties, the club’s management is considering parting ways with him. However, Solari has asked for more time to wait for a managerial offer from another team — even though such an opportunity has yet to materialize. At present, Solari’s situation at Real Madrid is becoming increasingly precarious.