Spanish businessman Enrique Riquelme confirmed on Saturday that he would run against Florentino Perez in Real Madrid’s presidential elections, by formally submitting his candidacy.
“Today is a very important day for Real Madrid – after 20 years, people are going to be able to vote,” Riquelme said as he left the club’s offices having filed the paperwork.
Perez has been in charge since 2009 with nobody running against him until now.
If Real Madrid’s electoral board accepts Riquelme’s candidacy as valid, the campaign period will begin, with the election expected to take place around a fortnight later.
Riquelme, 37, a renewable energy entrepreneur, has worked quickly after Perez unexpectedly called elections on May 12, triggering a short window for candidates to present themselves. Related News Osimhen not for sale — Gala president Austrian defender Alaba to leave Real Madrid after five years Ex-Chelsea defender Azpilicueta to retire from football at end of season
