Last weekend, Florentino Perez submitted his application to be re-elected as president of Real Madrid, and it appears he has been successful in his bid to remain at the helm of the club he has managed for 22 of the past 25 years. .
On Friday, Real Madrid confirmed that Perez had stood as a candidate, and in the end he was the only one to do so, meaning elections were not necessary. As such, he has been reappointed as club president until 2029, at which time he will be 83 years old.
Perez was first appointed president of Real Madrid in 2000 and held the position until 2006, when he was succeeded by Ramon Calderon. However, three years later he resumed the post and has held the position ever since.
During his two spells, Perez has helped make Real Madrid the biggest club in the world, and has presided over the signings of several big names – especially in recent years, when the likes of Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham have gone to the Santiago Bernabeu, while more could follow later this year.
It is not surprising that Perez ran unopposed in this latest election, as anyone running against him would almost certainly have lost anyway. He is undoubtedly the most popular person in Real Madrid, and when he inevitably makes the move (be it in 2029 or beyond), he will certainly do so on his own terms.
Until then, Real Madrid can continue to enjoy him as president. He has big plans for the club over the next four years, including keeping the club at the top of world football. But even if that doesn't happen, he will remain a legend of the club.
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