Real Madrid have agreed a three-year contract with Jose Mourinho to become their next manager, but it remains an uncertain time behind the scenes at the Bernabeu.Firstly, that appointment might end up costing them more than anticipated — thanks to a delay caused by Florentino Perez’s decision to call an unexpected presidential election.That vote will take place on June 7 — with Perez to be rivalled by Enrique Riquelme, a 37-year-old renewable energy entrepreneur.What does all this mean for Madrid’s summer transfer plans so far? Allow us to explain.The information found within this article has been gathered according to The Athletic’s sourcing guidelines. Sources with knowledge of transfer dealings, who asked to be kept anonymous to protect relationships, have been spoken to before offering the clubs involved the opportunity to comment.Who will make key decisions this window?It will depend on who wins the presidential election on June 7.Under Perez, who has been in charge since he returned to the club in 2009, Madrid have had a clearly defined structure for years. Chief Scout Juni Calafat prepares in-depth reports on potential targets, which he discusses with general manager Jose Angel Sanchez. When a decision is made to try to sign a player, Sanchez leads the negotiations, with Perez always kept in the loop and having the final say.During the four years of Carlo Ancelotti’s second spell as coach, the Italian had little say in major decisions. Last year, Xabi Alonso was given a greater voice after his appointment from Bayer Leverkusen. It remains to be seen how much power Mourinho will have, but he has been planning with the club for weeks based on the positions he believes need strengthening.Florentino Perez is being challenged for the Real Madrid presidency (Javier Soriano/AFP via Getty Images)Before the election was called, Madrid held talks with Toni Kroos, who retired from football in 2024 after 10 years at the club, to bring him into their structure. His role at that time was not fully defined.It is still not known who would make up the club’s sporting staff if Riquelme were to win next Sunday.The 37-year-old has said that, under his leadership, Real Madrid would have a sporting director and that he would announce the person’s name during the election campaign. This has not yet happened.Riquelme told The Athletic in an interview last week that he has already secured the signature of a sporting director — who Riquelme announced on Monday is the legendary former striker and Madrid youth-coach Raul — a coach with no prior history at the club and two star players.