Pérez Re-elected Real Madrid President, Mourinho Returns

Florentino Pérez has secured his position as president of Real Madrid until 2030 following a successful election where he received 21,741 votes, representing 65% of the ballots cast, defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme, who garnered 11,814 votes (35%). This marks Pérez's total of 25 years in the presidency across two separate terms, with his first term from July 2000 to February 2006 and his current term beginning in June 2009.

In his victory speech, Pérez framed the election outcome as a mandate to defend Real Madrid's independent ownership structure and to continue winning titles. He also announced the return of José Mourinho as coach, expressing pride in the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and the club's identity.

Pérez reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining the club's member ownership model amidst evolving ownership structures in elite football, emphasizing Real Madrid's role as a democratic example in the sport.