Real Madrid president Pérez will not resign and calls early club elections
Real Madrid president Pérez says he will not resign, announces early elections and accuses a campaign while defending the club’s global value and vows to stay
Florentino Pérez on Tuesday rejected calls for his resignation and confirmed Real Madrid will hold early club elections, saying he will stand as a candidate and defend the institution’s interests. Pérez told reporters the club faces a targeted campaign against him and the organisation after recent results, and he dismissed suggestions that the club is in chaos. The president framed the move to call elections as both a response to internal pressures and a way to renew the club’s mandate.
Pérez rejects calls to resign
Florentino Pérez opened the press conference by stating unequivocally that he would not step down from the presidency despite mounting criticism over the team’s recent performances. He told assembled media that stepping aside was not an option and that he remained committed to leading Real Madrid through the current period.
Pérez said critics inside the club were attempting to force a leadership change, but he insisted that any transition should occur through the proper electoral process. He framed his decision to run in the forthcoming vote as a defence of the club’s stability and legacy.
Club to hold early elections
The president announced that the club would move forward with early elections and confirmed he would be on the ballot as a candidate. He described the decision as a constitutional and democratic response to the situation, aiming to settle leadership questions through members’ votes.
Pérez emphasized that the elections would allow socios to decide the club’s future rather than have leadership overturned by informal power plays. He did not provide a specific election timetable during the briefing, saying details would be arranged according to club statutes and governance bodies.
Accusations of an orchestrated campaign
In his remarks Pérez accused unnamed figures within Real Madrid of orchestrating a systematic campaign against him and the club. He said the pressure had intensified amid a period without recent trophies and warned that misinformation was being spread to undermine the presidency.
The president declined to identify individuals or factions by name, instead urging members and supporters to judge claims critically. He framed the controversy as political manoeuvring that threatened institutional cohesion rather than a constructive critique of sporting strategy.
On coaching speculation and squad matters
Pérez addressed rumours linking Portuguese coach José Mourinho with a return to the team, saying he would not comment on specific managerial candidates at this stage. He stressed that decisions about the coaching staff and player recruitment would be taken responsibly and in consultation with the eventual incoming leadership.
The president avoided detailed analysis of player performance and transfers during the press conference, noting that public attention should focus on the electoral process and the club’s broader direction. He said that any sporting changes would be coordinated to protect Long-term competitiveness and the club’s identity.
Financial strength and global valuation
Pérez pushed back on assertions that Real Madrid was in disarray by pointing to the club’s financial and brand metrics, describing the team as the highest-valued football club in the world. He argued that commercial strength, sponsorship agreements and global reach underscored the club’s institutional resilience.
The president suggested that monetary and market indicators demonstrated the organisation remained robust despite on-field challenges. He said protecting those commercial foundations would be a priority regardless of the electoral outcome.
Supporter reaction and governance questions
The announcement of early elections is likely to intensify debates among members, fans and former figures over the club’s direction and governance model. Analysts expect candidates and factions to outline competing visions for sporting policy, financial management and academy investment as the campaign unfolds.
Pérez’s call for a vote places the decision in the hands of socios, who will now face a choice between continuity and change. The coming weeks may see increased public discussion about the balance between sporting urgency and institutional stability at Real Madrid.
Florentino Pérez concluded the press conference by reiterating his commitment to the club and urging calm as the process moves forward. He invited members to participate in the electoral process and said he would present his programme if the election date is confirmed.