Florentino Pérez: "Those who buy 5% of Real Madrid will not run"
Florentino Pérez revealed plans to overhaul Real Madrid's asset structure, defending his management style and criticizing his election rival Enrique Riquelme.
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has revealed his plans in an interview ahead of the upcoming elections. He has expressed his intention to change the club's asset structure so that members can become financial owners of the club. Pérez said that if re-elected, he would call an assembly and referendum to make the 100,000 members the economic owners of the club. "Now being a member of Real Madrid will not only be emotional, but it will also be an opportunity to own the club," he said.
Pérez also attacked his rival Enrique Riquelme, whom he linked to the old leadership. He said that Riquelme's election strategy is being carried out in collaboration with the media. "I've seen some organized moves over the past year."His most significant announcement was that he planned to sell 5% of Real Madrid in order to determine the club's economic value. However, he clarified that the members buying this stake will not get control of the club.
"Those who buy 5% of Real Madrid will not be driving, but will be associated with a great brand," Pérez said. He also talked about the financial situation of the club and said that Real Madrid is expected to have a record income of 1.250 billion euros this year.
He also responded to Riquelme's accusation of involving his family in the club's affairs, saying, "I have been part of this club for 26 years, and no one can doubt me."Pérez also expressed his concern over the Nigueira affair with FC Barcelona, which he described as a serious case in Spanish sporting history. He said that this is a case of systemic corruption and he will demand a full investigation into the matter.
Regarding the club's plans, they announced plans to build a technology center in Valdebas. "We will create a technology center like Silicon Valley," he said.
From a sporting point of view, Pérez spoke about the problem of injuries to players last season. He added that the lack of a proper pre-season due to the World Club Championship exacerbated the problem.
He also protected Vinicius and Kylian Mbappé, who were facing criticism during the season. “Both are the best players in the world,” he said.Pérez also said that he wants to keep Vinicius at the club long-term and that there are no financial conflicts over his future.
He also clarified Mbappe's situation, saying he is playing in a new role at Paris Saint-Germain.
Perez praised Jose Mourinho, but said the name of the new coach had not yet been confirmed.
