Florentino Perez has been re-elected as Real Madrid president, securing around 65 percent of the vote in Sunday’s election and paving the way for Jose Mourinho‘s return to the Santiago Bernabéu as head coach.
Pérez defeated challenger Enrique Riquelme, who reportedly secured 35 percent of the vote, extending his tenure at the helm of the Spanish giants until 2030.
The victory triggers the confirmation of Mourinho as Real Madrid’s new manager after the Portuguese coach signed a three-year agreement last month that was contingent on Pérez retaining the presidency.
Pérez Secures Strong Mandate
The 79-year-old club chief has been one of the most influential figures in Real Madrid’s modern history. This marks the third time he has won a contested election, having previously triumphed in 2000 and 2004, while also being re-elected unopposed on four occasions.
