Real Madrid President Florentino Perez Promises Record Transfer Bid in Election Campaign Florentino Perez, the long-serving president of Real Madrid, has vowed to make a club-record transfer offer for an unnamed "great player" if re-elected on Sunday. The 79-year-old, who has held the position since 2000, emphasized that the deal would surpass any previous spending in the club’s history, with an estimated value of around 150 million euros (£130m). However, he explicitly ruled out targeting Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, Marseille’s Michel Olise, or Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku. Perez also dismissed rumors of a potential move for Erling Haaland, a player previously mentioned by his election challenger, Enrique Riquelme. Manchester City, Haaland’s current club, has denied any possibility of a transfer and warned of legal action against Riquelme for his claims. The dispute highlights the contentious nature of the presidential race, which marks the first time in 20 years Perez faces a serious opponent. Real Madrid’s ownership structure, which consists of nearly 100,000 members paying an annual fee of approximately £130, will decide the outcome of the election. Perez’s re-election would secure his 17th term as president, following his initial victory in 2000. His tenure has been defined by the “Galacticos” strategy, which prioritized acquiring world-class stars such as Luis Figo, David Beckham, and Zinedine Zidane. Under his leadership, the club won two La Liga titles and a Champions League crown before he resigned in 2006 amid poor results. Despite his past successes, Perez’s recent term has been marked by challenges. Real Madrid finished the 2025-26 season without major trophies for the second consecutive year, trailing La Liga leaders Barcelona by eight points.#real_madrid #jose_mourinho #florentino_perez #enrique_riquelme #galacticos
