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Florentino Perez Re-elected as Real Madrid President for 2030
The echo of applause that reverberated through the Basketball Pavilion of Ciudad Real Madrid on Sunday, 7 June 2026 marked a pivotal moment for the club: Florentino Pérez secured a fourth consecutive four‑year term as president. With 12,651 ballots cast in a turnout of 16.82 %, the club’s Electoral Board confirmed that the 79‑year‑old leader captured roughly 65 % of the vote, defeating former midfielder Enrique Riquelme, who was 37 at the time of the contest.
It was the first contested presidential race in Real Madrid’s history in two decades. Since 2006, every election had been unopposed, with Pérez running without challengers. The 2026 contest, framed around a debate over the club’s future direction, brought Riquelme—who spent the 2019‑20 season with the first team—into the spotlight. Exit‑polls released by MARCA and AS reflected a decisive margin for Pérez.
The vote took place at Ciudad Real Madrid, the club’s training complex outside Madrid’s city limits. Inaugurated in 2005, the complex houses the first‑team training facilities, La Fábrica academy, and the Alfredo Di Sabatino stadium for Castilla. The Electoral Board’s statement confirmed the number of ballots cast and noted that mail‑in votes were not yet counted, suggesting that Pérez’s lead could increase.
Pérez’s tenure has been defined by an extraordinary haul of trophies. He first served from 2000 to 2006, then returned in 2009 and has overseen 37 club titles, including 15 UEFA Champions League trophies. His “Galácticos” policy of signing world‑class players has become a hallmark of his administration and earned him the title of the most successful president in Real Madrid history.
The club’s 2025‑26 campaign acted as a catalyst for the election. Real Madrid finished trophyless—a first in recent history—prompting Pérez to call for a vote in a tense press conference on 12 May 2026. During the campaign, he pledged a record signing if re‑elected and suggested that José Mourinho could return to the club under his leadership.
The official announcement confirmed that Pérez will serve a new term until 2030. The Electoral Board’s report also highlighted that the election was held at the Basketball Pavilion, a venue that had previously hosted club events but not a presidential vote. The 16.82 % turnout reflects the club’s membership base of over 75,000 socios, many of whom had not previously participated in a presidential election.
Pérez’s re‑election carries significant implications for Real Madrid’s strategic direction. With a new four‑year mandate, the club will continue to compete in La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, and other domestic and international competitions. Its financial position remains robust, with a 2024 valuation of $6.6 billion and a record €1 billion in revenue. Leadership will also oversee the ongoing development of the club’s youth academy and the expansion of the women’s team.
In summary, Florentino Pérez has secured a fourth term as president of Real Madrid, winning approximately 65 % of the vote in a turnout of 16.82 %. The election, held at Ciudad Real Madrid, marked the first contested presidential race in two decades. Pérez’s new mandate will carry the club through to 2030, during which it will aim to regain domestic and European silverware while continuing its commercial and developmental initiatives.
It was the first contested presidential race in Real Madrid’s history in two decades. Since 2006, every election had been unopposed, with Pérez running without challengers. The 2026 contest, framed around a debate over the club’s future direction, brought Riquelme—who spent the 2019‑20 season with the first team—into the spotlight. Exit‑polls released by MARCA and AS reflected a decisive margin for Pérez.
The vote took place at Ciudad Real Madrid, the club’s training complex outside Madrid’s city limits. Inaugurated in 2005, the complex houses the first‑team training facilities, La Fábrica academy, and the Alfredo Di Sabatino stadium for Castilla. The Electoral Board’s statement confirmed the number of ballots cast and noted that mail‑in votes were not yet counted, suggesting that Pérez’s lead could increase.
Pérez’s tenure has been defined by an extraordinary haul of trophies. He first served from 2000 to 2006, then returned in 2009 and has overseen 37 club titles, including 15 UEFA Champions League trophies. His “Galácticos” policy of signing world‑class players has become a hallmark of his administration and earned him the title of the most successful president in Real Madrid history.
The club’s 2025‑26 campaign acted as a catalyst for the election. Real Madrid finished trophyless—a first in recent history—prompting Pérez to call for a vote in a tense press conference on 12 May 2026. During the campaign, he pledged a record signing if re‑elected and suggested that José Mourinho could return to the club under his leadership.
The official announcement confirmed that Pérez will serve a new term until 2030. The Electoral Board’s report also highlighted that the election was held at the Basketball Pavilion, a venue that had previously hosted club events but not a presidential vote. The 16.82 % turnout reflects the club’s membership base of over 75,000 socios, many of whom had not previously participated in a presidential election.
Pérez’s re‑election carries significant implications for Real Madrid’s strategic direction. With a new four‑year mandate, the club will continue to compete in La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, and other domestic and international competitions. Its financial position remains robust, with a 2024 valuation of $6.6 billion and a record €1 billion in revenue. Leadership will also oversee the ongoing development of the club’s youth academy and the expansion of the women’s team.
In summary, Florentino Pérez has secured a fourth term as president of Real Madrid, winning approximately 65 % of the vote in a turnout of 16.82 %. The election, held at Ciudad Real Madrid, marked the first contested presidential race in two decades. Pérez’s new mandate will carry the club through to 2030, during which it will aim to regain domestic and European silverware while continuing its commercial and developmental initiatives.
