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Florentino Pérez Re-elected Real Madrid President

Florentino Pérez Re-elected Real Madrid President

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Florentino Pérez has been re-elected as the president of Real Madrid.
  • He secured victory over rival Enrique Riquelme with approximately 66 percent of the vote.
  • Pérez's new term will extend his presidency, which began in 2000, with promises of continued success and stadium improvements.

Florentino Pérez secured his re-election as Real Madrid president, extending his long tenure at the helm of the Spanish football club. He defeated challenger Enrique Riquelme, reportedly capturing about 66 percent of the vote. The election results were announced by the club's television channel before official confirmation. Pérez, 79, had called for early elections despite his mandate running until 2029, following a disappointing sporting season. He campaigned on promises including the signing of high-profile players like Mourinho, Konaté, and Dumfries, and a significant stadium renovation. His victory signifies continuity for a club he has led for two decades, with a stated commitment to maintaining its status and pursuing further titles. "This is the Real Madrid we want, an independent Real Madrid," Pérez stated after the win. "Here I am to defend Real Madrid. We will continue working to keep winning titles. To be proud of the best stadium in the world."

This is the Real Madrid we want, an independent Real Madrid. Here I am to defend Real Madrid. We will continue working to keep winning titles. To be proud of the best stadium in the world.

— Florentino PérezFollowing his re-election as Real Madrid president.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.