Florentino Pérez calls for fresh Real Madrid elections amid internal political row
The announcement comes two days after the club's La Liga title hopes were dashed by Barcelona.
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has announced his intention to call for new club elections and confirmed he will seek another term in office. The declaration was made immediately following a closed-door meeting of the board of directors held on Tuesday.
In his address, Pérez characterised the current internal climate as a coordinated campaign orchestrated by opponents specifically designed to unseat him. He explicitly denied recent rumours suggesting he was suffering from illness or fatigue, attributing these claims to adversaries rather than personal circumstance.
The timing of the announcement coincides with a significant sporting setback for the Spanish giants. Real Madrid has now endured two successive seasons without winning a major trophy, a situation that persists despite the presence of French star Kylian Mbappé in the squad.
This political statement emerged just two days after the club suffered a 2-0 defeat to Barcelona at the Camp Nou. The loss allowed the Catalan rivals to clinch their second consecutive Spanish league title, leaving Madrid without a trophy to show for the campaign.
Pérez stated that the decision to seek re-election follows the board meeting, which took place in the wake of the league decider. The president maintained that his desire to continue leading the institution is being undermined by external political machinations rather than a lack of capacity or health.
The specific outcome of the upcoming elections remains unknown, as no voting has taken place yet. Meanwhile, the club faces the dual challenge of addressing the internal governance dispute and managing expectations following the failure to secure a domestic title.
