Florentino Pérez has been re-elected as president of Real Madrid, securing a decisive victory in the club’s first contested presidential election in two decades. On June 7, 2026, the veteran leader comfortably defeated challenger Enrique Riquelme, claiming roughly 65 percent of the vote and earning a new four-year term that will keep him in charge until 2030.
This marks Pérez’s third successful election and extends his already lengthy leadership, which began in 2000 and has run almost uninterrupted since 2009. After years of uncontested votes, the strong turnout and genuine competition reflected high engagement among club members.
In his victory speech delivered near the Santiago Bernabéu, the 79-year-old businessman described the result as extraordinary and a clear demonstration of democracy at the world’s biggest club. He promised to keep building an even stronger, independent Real Madrid capable of dominating both on and off the pitch.
The outcome guarantees continuity for one of the most ambitious and trophy-laden periods in the club’s modern history. Key decisions now lie ahead, including the widely expected appointment of José Mourinho as the new head coach.
With this renewed mandate, Pérez will continue focusing on sporting excellence, global expansion, and major infrastructure projects while steering the club through an ever-competitive football landscape.
