Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho’s return as manager
Summary
Florentino Perez was re-elected as president of Real Madrid with 65% of the votes. His victory clears the way for Jose Mourinho to return as the club’s manager after 13 years away.Key Facts
- Florentino Perez, 79 years old, won the Real Madrid presidential election against Enrique Riquelme.
- Perez has been president of Real Madrid for 23 years in total, across two periods.
- Jose Mourinho is expected to be announced as the new Real Madrid manager soon.
- Mourinho previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, winning one league title and two cups.
- Real Madrid plans to pay Benfica 15 million euros to release Mourinho from his current contract.
- Real Madrid has not won a major trophy in the past two seasons.
- The club is owned by its members, who vote to elect the president.
- Riquelme wanted to sign Erling Haaland if he won the election.
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