Florentino Pérez Rejects Sale Rumors Ahead of Election
Florentino Pérez, candidate for Real Madrid presidency, denied wanting to sell the club. He explained his shareholding model in a video posted on his campaign's social media. The video responded to comments made by Enrique Riquelme, his rival for the June 7 election.
The presidential election is scheduled for Sunday 7 June. Candidates include Pérez and Riquelme. The outcome will determine Real Madrid's leadership.
Pérez said the club's ownership structure will remain unchanged. He emphasized that any share transfer would follow existing statutes. He rejected rumors of a sale.
Riquelme had suggested the club might be put up for sale. He argued that a change of ownership could benefit the club. Pérez's video directly countered those claims.
Voters will decide on the presidency on 7 June. The campaign's final week will focus on governance and financial strategy. Real Madrid's direction hinges on the election result.