Florentino Perez re-elected as Real Madrid president until 2030

On June 7, 2026, Florentino Perez secured a victory in the Real Madrid presidential elections, defeating his opponent Enrique Riquelme with 65% of the vote (21,741 votes) against 35% (11,814 votes). Perez will hold the office until 2030. Following the result, he confirmed the appointment of Jose Mourinho as the new manager, with the club reportedly paying 15 million euros to Benfica to secure his release. During the campaign, candidates made significant promises, with Riquelme pledging to sign Erling Haaland, while Perez discussed potential moves for players like Michael Olise and a high-profile transfer valued at 150 million euros. In a post-election statement, Perez dismissed his opponent by claiming he did not know who Riquelme was. This electoral process saw a higher turnout compared to previous years, with over 33,000 members participating. The new administration faces the challenge of revitalizing the club after two consecutive seasons without major titles.