Florentino Pérez has won another term as president of Real Madrid, serving until 2030. In his victory speech, he shared a strong message about the club’s future, ownership, and plans on the field.
Pérez has been president of Real Madrid for a total of 25 years across two separate terms. His first term lasted six years and his current term started in 2009.
Here is a timeline of his presidencies: First Term: July 2000 to February 2006; Second Term: June 2009 to now.
This information was shared in a statement on the club’s website on Sunday.
The Electoral Board announced that Pérez received 21,741 votes, which is 65% of the total votes. He defeated Enrique Riquelme, who got 11,814 votes, or 35%.
Pérez saw the election result as a clear mandate to protect the identity of one of the biggest clubs in world football. He assured fans that Real Madrid would stay under member ownership and remain free from outside influence.
"We have won the elections and will continue working to keep winning titles.
"We have won at all the polling stations and achieved the second-best result in the history of Real Madrid elections. The first was also achieved by us in 2004. It is an extraordinary result," Pérez said after his re-election.
He also mentioned that nearly 1,000 mail-in votes were canceled due to procedural issues, even though a notary had certified them.
"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," he said.
Pérez then spoke about the broader meaning of the election, saying it showed the club’s democratic model. This comes at a time when many top football clubs are changing their ownership structures.
"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," he declared.
In one of the key parts of his speech, Pérez promised to keep the club’s member-owned structure intact.
He stated, "With me as president, Real Madrid has been, is, and will always remain owned by its members."
This message will likely resonate in world football, where many top clubs are owned by private investors or wealthy groups.
Pérez also highlighted that Real Madrid is ready to face major challenges while sticking to its traditions.
"This is the Real Madrid we all want. An independent Real Madrid. A Real Madrid unafraid of challenges and obstacles," he added.
Looking ahead, he linked the club’s identity to its sporting and infrastructure goals.
He praised the ongoing changes at the Santiago Bernabéu and pointed to a new era in sports, emphasizing the return of José Mourinho.
"We will continue to take pride in the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, the best stadium in the world. Proud to have the best players in the world, proud to welcome back one of the best coaches in the world, a madridista like José Mourinho."
Pérez also set a clear goal for the upcoming years.
"We will continue working so that Real Madrid keeps winning titles, and we will fight until the end to achieve the sixteenth European Cup."
To bring everyone together after the election, Pérez reached out to those who supported his opponent.
"We must stay united, driven by our passion for Real Madrid. To those who did not vote for me, I will do everything possible to address your concerns," he concluded.
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