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I've never put my interests ahead of Benfica's, and I'm not going to do so now."

Joao Noronha Lopes is currently the favourite to win the election and he has set his sights on Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, having attended Sunday's Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.

However, fellow presidential candidate Wristovao Carvalho - who is one of six contenders for the top job - has his own managerial target in mind - former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

The 52-year-old lawyer insists he can convince the German to take over Estadio da Luz, and he even believes that together they can win the Champions League.

And in an interview with Desporto ao Minuto, he claims to have already been in contact with Klopp - and that the former Reds boss has already suggested he would be open to the opportunity.

"I only see one person, and if I win the election, which I think I will, one of the first things I'll do is immediately open the door, which is ajar," he said.

Because Benfica is very big, and the pressure is immense.

"It takes a coach with this level of recognition to be able to leverage a project of this magnitude and for me to be able to motivate my team.

"And I promise that when things don't go so well, I won't abandon him.

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He continued: "I'm an absolutely determined man.

Which is to build from the ground up.

"And with the controlled resources we have.

With Benfica's investment capacity, he's the right person for it.

"I think I'll convince him, and the door is already ajar.

They need to be in immediately.

"And when he sees this, feels it, and is here with us, I'm sure he'll be delighted.