Real Madrid must address major squad changes this summer following two trophyless seasons.
The club has confirmed that defenders Dani Carvajal and David Alaba along with midfielder Dani Ceballos will depart. A presidential election between incumbent Florentino Perez and challenger Enrique Riquelme is set to begin the period of change at the Santiago Bernabeu. Perez has lined up Jose Mourinho for a potential return while Riquelme prefers a younger coach for a longer-term project.
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Florentino Pérez defeated Enrique Riquelme in Sunday's Real Madrid presidential election with roughly 67-33 percent of the vote. The 79-year-old president heads toward his seventh term until 2030. The victory clears the way for several sporting and institutional moves.
Real Madrid's electoral board announced valid candidacies on Tuesday for the club's presidential vote set for June 7 in Madrid. Florentino Pérez and Enrique Riquelme are the two contenders.
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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez held a surprise press conference on Tuesday to address speculation about his future and criticism of the club. He confirmed he will not resign and called for elections while defending his health and leadership.
Jose Mourinho is poised to take charge of Real Madrid for a second time after agreeing terms on a two-year contract. The move comes as the club ends a trophy-less season marked by internal divisions and a distant second-place finish in LaLiga behind Barcelona.
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Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez announced on Thursday an agreement with Denzel Dumfries and an offer of at least 150 million euros for a player.
Real Madrid defeated Real Oviedo at the Bernabéu on May 14, 2026, but fans booed the players, especially Kylian Mbappé. Florentino Pérez announced presidential elections and security removed banners against him.
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Enrique Riquelme, who is challenging Florentino Perez in Sunday's Real Madrid presidential election, has repeated his claim that he will sign Erling Haaland and Rodri from Manchester City if elected. He says he has met Haaland recently to discuss a move. Manchester City has rejected the claims and is considering legal action.