Real Madrid chief Perez calls club elections
French forward Kylian Mbappe (C) smiles on stage next to Real Madrid's President Florentino Perez (R), Real Madrid's Honorary President Jose Martinez Pirri and French former football player Zinedine Zidane (back, L) during his first appearance as a Real Madrid player at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on July 16, 2024, after signing his new five-season contract. Still celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, Real Madrid fans have even more to cheer this July 16, 2024, as French superstar Kylian Mbappe is officially presented to a packed-out Santiago Bernabeu stadium. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)
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"Following a meeting of the Board of Directors held today... the club president has asked the electoral board to initiate the procedure for the convening of elections for club president and board of directors," said Madrid in a statement.
Perez, 77, has not faced opposition in three elections (2013, 2017 and 2021) since returning to the club in 2009 for a second spell at the helm.
The Spanish businessman was first elected as Madrid president in 2000, overseeing the club's Galactico era, and resigned in 2006.
Since Perez returned in 2009, Madrid have won five Spanish league titles and a remarkable six European cups among other silverware.
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