Real Madrid Set for 1st Presidential Election in 20 Years
The vote could delay José Mourinho’s return as Benfica seeks to raise the €7 million buyout fee, sources said.
- Real Madrid will hold presidential elections for the first time in 20 years after the electoral commission accepted businessman Enrique Riquelme's candidacy to face incumbent president Florentino Perez.
- Perez called elections earlier this month following a difficult season that saw the club fail to win a major trophy for the second consecutive year. Riquelme formally submitted his candidacy on Saturday in person at Madrid's Valdebebas offices.
- The election complicates Madrid's pursuit of Benfica head coach Jose Mourinho, with the Lisbon club seeking more than the $8.1 million buyout clause stipulated in his contract, valid through May 26.
- Mourinho remains on standby tracking the election process, fully aware it could delay his Real Madrid project by two crucial weeks. The electoral commission must set a voting date within two weeks.
- Despite the electoral uncertainty, Mourinho remains committed to Madrid, viewing this as the perfect opportunity to finally win the Champions League with Los Blancos after reaching three consecutive semifinals during his previous spell there.
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There will be elections in Real Madrid. The Electoral Board validates the candidacy presented by Enrique Riquelme, who will be rival to Florentino Pérez. The Alicante businessman, of 37...
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