Perez Re-Elected as President of Real Madrid

Florentino Pérez has been re‑elected as president of Real Madrid, securing another four‑year term, according to beIN Sports.

The election marked a historic moment for the club, being the first contested presidential vote in twenty years after a period in which Pérez had been re‑elected unopposed.

Members of the club showed strong support for the executive who has guided one of the most successful eras in Real Madrid’s history.

Although the day began with controversy when about 400 mail‑in votes supporting Pérez were annulled due to irregularities in the sealing of envelopes, the incident did not alter the final outcome.

Pérez’s victory also has immediate implications for the team’s sporting project. During the campaign he confirmed that José Mourinho would become the new head coach if he won the election, making the Portuguese manager’s return appear imminent.

His opponent, Enrique Riquelme, had said he would not appoint Mourinho, so the election result removes any uncertainty about who will take charge of the Madrid bench.

Polls conducted throughout election day had already indicated a comfortable lead for Pérez, who entered the vote as the clear favorite. The final results confirmed that trend, extending one of the most influential presidencies in modern football history.

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Since first joining the club in 2000, he revolutionised the transfer market with the “Galácticos” project, bringing stars such as Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo Ná­rio, and David Beckham to Real Madrid.

That strategy not only raised the team’s level on the pitch but also transformed how major clubs approached the business side of football.

After stepping down in 2006 following a period of inconsistent results, Pérez returned to the presidency in 2009 and launched an even more successful second era.

Under his leadership, Real Madrid captured multiple domestic and international titles, including several UEFA Champions League trophies, establishing itself as the dominant force in European football for much of the last decade.

Beyond sporting achievements, Pérez has driven the club’s modernization. The renovation of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the growth of commercial revenue, and the global expansion of the Real Madrid brand are all part of a legacy that has strengthened the institution both on and off the field.