Pérez hails Mourinho re-appointment after Real Madrid election win

Florentino Pérez has secured a resounding victory in the Real Madrid presidential election, extending his tenure until 2030. The incumbent president garnered 65% of the ballots cast, defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme, who received 35% of the votes.

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We have won the elections and will continue working to keep winning titles.

Following his re-election, Pérez delivered a powerful message emphasizing the club's future ownership, independence, and on-pitch ambitions. He vowed that under his leadership, Real Madrid would remain "owned by its members" and independent of any external control. This commitment is particularly significant in a global football landscape where many elite clubs are owned by private investors or sovereign wealth funds.

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It is an extraordinary result. The first was also achieved by us in 2004.

Pérez framed the election outcome as a mandate to defend the identity of one of the world's most influential football institutions. He declared the result "an extraordinary result," noting it was the second-best in the club's history, achieved by his previous campaigns. He also mentioned that nearly 1,000 mail-in votes were annulled over procedural issues, which the club intends to appeal.

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And I must tell you that it could have been better because nearly a thousand mail-in votes were annulled, votes certified by a notary, due to procedural issues that we will appeal, as we believe we are in the right.

"Real Madrid has won," Pérez proclaimed. "We have set an example to the world of democracy, transparency, and coexistence. We have shown that we are a big family, that we love Real Madrid, and that we are prepared for the future." He reiterated his dedication to preserving the club's traditions while remaining unafraid of challenges, positioning Real Madrid as a club that is both independent and ready to confront obstacles.

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Real Madrid has won. We have set an example to the world of democracy, transparency, and coexistence. We have shown that we are a big family, that we love Real Madrid, and that we are prepared for the future.